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Naming a feeling and choosing a next step: school support outline
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Naming a feeling and choosing a next step: school support plan
Support focus
Name a possible feeling and choose a safe next step.
Example situation
Rain means Rae’s class will play inside. One child wanted to run outside. Another likes the indoor game. Rae has not said how they feel.
Student words or action
Rae may feel disappointed. “What can we play inside?”
Adult response
“Would a brief pause, a quieter way to take part, or help with the next step be useful?”
A supported practice
The planned art activity changes to reading. Pip wanted to draw.
What could they feel and ask for?
An example response: “I wanted to draw. What are the choices now?” Pip may feel disappointed or another feeling.
A second practice
Jo finishes a hard picture and wants to show it to someone.
What could they feel and ask for?
An example response: Jo may feel proud or happy. “Can I show you my picture?”
Student check-in page
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Choose one story. What could they feel and ask for?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: What could they feel and ask for?