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Checking a school routine when home changes
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
An adult reads the stories and choices aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Learning goal
Ask a school adult to check a changed routine.
A school situation
Kai is staying in a different home this week. Kai is not sure which adult will pick them up.
Words the student could use
“I don’t know my pickup plan. Can you help me check?” The teacher checks with the office and approved caregiver.
Another situation
Jo’s folder is at another home. Jo needs the class paper.
What could the student ask or do?
One possible response
“My folder is not here. Can I have a paper for today?”
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: ________________________________