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Finding a first step after missing school
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
An adult reads the stories and choices aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Learning goal
Find the school adult and first classroom activity after an absence.
A school situation
Nico comes back after missing two school days. Everyone is already working. Nico does not know where to begin.
Words the student could use
“Please show me what to do first.” The teacher points to the drawing page.
Another situation
Ari missed a new classroom routine and is unsure where to put a finished page.
What could the student ask or do?
One possible response
“Where does this paper go?” The teacher shows the finished-work tray.
My school support card
I can point to or choose one: □ Show me the first step. □ Help me check the information. □ I need a private conversation. □ I need a pause with an adult.
My request: ________________________________________________
A school adult I can ask: ________________________________
If that adult is away: another available teacher, counselor, or office adult.
Words a school adult could use “We can work on one part at a time. Would you like help checking information, starting the first step, or asking for a private conversation?”
Check-in note Student request: ________________________________ Support agreed: ________________________________ School adult and time to check back: ________________________________