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Asking for help when home routines change
Grades 3–5 · Ready-made original
Learning goal
Request help with a school routine affected by a change at home.
A school situation
Lena stays with different caregivers on different days. A worksheet is in a backpack at the other home.
Words the student could use
“My paper is in my other backpack. Can I get another copy?”
Another situation
A changed family schedule means Mateo is unsure which bus to take.
What could the student ask or do?
One possible response
“My going-home plan changed. Can the office help check it before I leave?”
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: ________________________________