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Saying goodbye at school: school support guide
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Saying goodbye at school: school support plan
Support focus
Practice one goodbye step and find the classroom adult.
Example situation
Nico arrives with a caregiver. The class is drawing. Nico wants one more hug before going in.
Student words or action
The adult says, “One hug, then we find your teacher.” Nico may wave or hold a picture while the teacher helps.
Adult response
“Which question should we check first? We can leave unknown information marked unknown.”
A supported practice
Lee wants another goodbye before joining the class. The teacher is by the classroom door.
What could help the child start the school day?
An example response: “One wave, then can you help me start?”
A second practice
Jo has said goodbye but does not know where to put a folder.
What could help the child start the school day?
An example response: “Where does my folder go?” The teacher can point to its place.
Student check-in page
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Choose one story. What could help the child start the school day?
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 help the child start the school day?