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Starting a task when you feel worried
Grades 3–5 · Ready-made original
Learning goal
Choose a manageable first action instead of guessing or stopping.
A school situation
A quiz paper lands on Maya’s desk. Maya worries about finishing every question.
Words the student could use
“I can read the directions and try one question I understand. If a direction is confusing, I can ask.”
Another situation
Sam worries about reading directions aloud in a group.
What could the student ask or do?
One possible response
“Can I read the first line with a partner or listen to the example first?”
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: ________________________________