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Choosing another activity when a friend says no: school support guide
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Choosing another activity when a friend says no: school support plan
Support focus
Choose another activity when a friend is not ready.
Example situation
Jo asks Kim to play. Kim says, “Not now. I am finishing this puzzle.” Jo still wants to play.
Student words or action
Jo can say, “Okay.” Jo can choose a different game or ask an adult to help find a place to play.
Adult response
“You can tell me what help you need. You do not have to sort this out alone.”
A supported practice
A friend wants to finish reading before playing.
What could they choose after hearing not now?
An example response: “Okay. I'll draw while you read.”
A second practice
A classmate says no to a puzzle invitation today.
What could they choose after hearing not now?
An example response: “Okay.” Choose another available activity or ask an adult for help finding one.
Student check-in page
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Choose one story. What could they choose after hearing not now?
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 choose after hearing not now?