Asking For Help

Asking For Help

Asking for help is something we do when we want someone to help us.

When we need help from someone there are rules for how we should ask. These rules depend of who we want help from, where we are and what we are doing. Here are some examples:

In class, to get attention, the rule is that we put up a hand and wait until the teacher is ready. We may have to wait a while but this is OK.

When the person we want is already talking we should wait until they stop.

Sometimes we need to wait in queue and wait for our turn to ask for help.

If is a real emergency where we need to get help immediately we can shout, wave or use any safe way to get someone's attention.

Unless it is an emergency we should wait our turn to speak and use a normal voice.

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Asking for help means I want someone to assist me.

There are friendly rules for how I can ask for help. These depend on where I am and what I’m doing. Here are some examples:

In Class: When I need help in class, I raise my hand and wait for the teacher to be ready. It's okay to wait a bit.

When Someone's Talking: If the person I need help from is talking, it’s okay to wait until they stop before I speak.

Waiting in Line: Sometimes, I have to wait in line until it is my turn to ask for help.

Quiet voice: I can wait for my turn to speak and use my normal talking voice.

Emergency: When it's a real emergency it is okay to shout for help.

Asking for help, when I need it, is okay. Remembering the right way to ask makes it even better!

I Can Ask For Help

In school there are lots of times when I might need help.

Asking an adult when I need help is important so that I don't get upset or angry.

In lessons I can put my hand up to show an adult that I need help.

At playtime I can walk over to an adult and ask them to help me.

Sometimes the adult may be busy and I have to wait for them to help me. This is OK.

While I am waiting I can try and think of things that can help me.

Asking for help is OK. I can ask an adult before I get upset or angry.

When I Ask For Help

When I ask for help it needs to be done in the right way.

Here are few things that can help me ask for help correctly:

Ask Nicely: Say "please" and "thank you" when they help you.

Wait Patiently: Sometimes adults are busy. If they can't help right away, be patient and wait for them.

Use Words: Talk to the adult and explain what you need in simple words. Be clear so they understand.

Think first: While waiting, try to think of what you can do to solve the problem. Use your brain to come up with ideas.

Problem Solve: Try to solve small problems on your own. It's like being a superhero who can figure things out!

It's okay to ask for help when I really need it. I can try to remember the good rules for asking for help.