Help young children learn when they need help, who they can ask, and what to say with this engaging Asking for Help SEL lesson for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten.

If you have students who become frustrated, shut down, or struggle to ask for support when they need it, this resource gives you a simple and developmentally appropriate way to teach this important social-emotional skill.

Through discussion, visuals, scenarios, and hands-on printables, children learn how to recognise when they need help, identify trusted people they can go to, and follow clear steps for asking for help with confidence.

This resource is a great fit for social emotional learning lessons, morning meetings, classroom guidance, school counselling, and social skills groups.

What children will learn from this Asking for Help Lesson:

With this resource, students will explore:

• common problems they may face at school or in the classroom

• feelings that can signal they need help

• who they can ask for help from, such as a teacher, friend, or family member

• the 4 steps for asking for help

• how to use these skills in real-life asking for help scenarios

What’s included in this SEL lesson

• detailed lesson plan

• PowerPoint presentation

• 14 Asking for Help scenario cards in colour and black and white

• visual display poster: 4 Steps for Asking for Help in colour and black and white

• 6 printables including 1 worksheet and 5 colouring pages

• Asking for Help sequencing strips with and without headings and keywords in colour and black and white

The sequencing strips make a great desk reminder for young learners and give children extra support as they begin to use the steps more independently.

Why teachers love this Asking for Help resource

This lesson helps children build:

• help-seeking skills

• emotional awareness

• communication skills

• confidence

• resilience

These are important early foundations for social-emotional development and can support children both in the classroom and beyond.

CASEL-aligned SEL focus

Self-Awareness
Children learn to notice their feelings and recognise when they need support.

Self-Management and Relationship Skills
Through guided discussion and practice, children learn how to ask for help in respectful and effective ways.

Perfect for

• Preschool

• Pre-K

• Kindergarten

• SEL lessons

• morning meeting

• school counsellors

• small groups

• social skills lessons

• individual support

Teacher feedback

“Great resource to use at the beginning of the school year when students may be a bit anxious. This is great to reassure students that they are safe at school and can ask for help. Great activities in this resource as well.”
– S. Hatton

“I am an Elementary School Counselor. I go into TK-6 and teach SEL. I love having a document for the kids to look at while we talked about accessing help. Thanks so much for reaching my visual learners with this.”
– Karen B.

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You can also pair this resource with your other social-emotional learning activities, such as:

• Big vs Small Problem Bundle

• Friendship Lesson: Ways to Be a Good Friend

• Social Scenarios Problem Solving Task Cards

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