Asking for Help Lesson for Preschool
Asking for Help Lesson for Preschool
$4.00
Are you looking for an Asking for Help lesson to use with your young learners?
Many young children feel frustrated when they do not know how to ask for help. They may struggle to recognise when they need support, feel unsure about who to ask, or simply not know what words to use.
This Asking for Help lesson for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten helps children build the confidence, language, and social skills they need to ask for help appropriately.
It is a helpful social skills activity for teaching children:
- when they need help
- who they can ask
- what they can say
- how to ask in a calm and respectful way
This resource works well for SEL lessons, morning meeting, classroom guidance, social skills groups, and small-group support.
What children will learn from this Asking for Help Lesson:
With this resource, students will explore:
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common problems they may face at school or in the classroom
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feelings that can signal they need help
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who they can ask for help from, such as a teacher, friend, or family member
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the 4 steps for asking for help
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how to use these skills in real-life asking for help scenarios
What’s included in this SEL lesson
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detailed lesson plan
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PowerPoint presentation
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14 Asking for Help scenario cards in colour and black and white
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visual display poster: 4 Steps for Asking for Help in colour and black and white
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6 printables including 1 worksheet and 5 colouring pages
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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:
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help-seeking skills
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emotional awareness
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communication skills
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confidence
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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
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Preschool
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Pre-K
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Kindergarten
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SEL lessons
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morning meeting
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school counsellors
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small groups
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social skills lessons
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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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