How to use these worksheets
Start with one worksheet that matches the learner's current routine or goal. Read the directions together, model one example, and allow supports such as verbal choices, pointing, writing assistance, real objects, or fewer questions at one time.
- Use the same worksheet more than once if repetition helps the skill stick.
- Connect the printed activity to real routines, places, objects, or conversations whenever possible.
- Adjust the support level instead of assuming the worksheet is too easy or too hard.
Teaching goals for this topic
These worksheets are meant to support practical instruction, not replace the judgment of the teacher, direct support professional, therapist, caregiver, or program staff member who knows the learner. The goal is to make the skill easier to introduce, repeat, and apply.
- Use concrete examples to practice emotions, friendship, communication, boundaries, and self-advocacy.
- Give learners language for asking for help, making choices, and responding respectfully.
- Support role-play and discussion without putting anyone on the spot.
Simple lesson plan idea
Read the scenario, pause to name what the person might feel, and compare more than one possible response. Role-play can be useful after the worksheet, especially when the learner can practice both words and body language in a low-pressure way.
Ways to adapt the activity
For more support, provide sentence starters or emotion choices. For more challenge, ask the learner to describe how another person might feel or create a second ending to the situation.
