New Ways to Ask for Help
It’s important to equip children with ways to reach out to others on their own.
Just as children may not have the words to express their feelings, they may also struggle to find the right words to ask for help when they need it. This page can be used as a tool for children to ask for help… without words.
Print this page, then color and cut the squares with children. When sharing them with a parent or caregiver, explain that these cards are meant for children to ask for help. When they receive them, they should meet the request on the card. When introducing this resource to children, you might say:
When you need a grown-up, you can hand these cards to them. You can use them to ask, to talk, to play, for a hug, or for help.
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