I cannot do something (an exercise, open something, find my way). I have tried on my own but I am stuck.

I might feel frustrated or embarrassed about asking. But asking for help is not a weakness! Everyone needs help sometimes, even adults.

I find someone who can help me (adult, classmate). I approach politely and say:
Excuse me, could you help me please?
I explain my problem clearly. I listen to the advice and say:
Thank you very much!

Most people are happy to be able to help. I will probably solve my problem and learn something new!

At break or elsewhere, I see children playing together. I would like to play with them but they have already started their game.

I might be afraid they will say no. It is normal to worry about that. But if I do not ask, I will never know!

I walk over and watch what they are doing for a moment. I wait for a pause in the game, then say:
Hi! That looks fun. Can I play with you?
If yes: great! I join the game. If no: no problem, I can find something else or try again later.

Often the others are happy to have a new player! And even if they say no this time, I can be proud of having dared to ask.

Someone does not agree with me or has done something that bothered me. We do not want the same thing.

I might feel frustrated or angry. It is OK to feel that way! But I need to calm down first before speaking. I take a few breaths.

I speak in a calm voice (no shouting). I use "I" statements:
I do not like it when... because it makes me feel...
I listen to what the other person has to say. We look for a solution together:
How could we make this work for both of us?

When we talk calmly, we often find a compromise. Even if we do not fully agree, we can stay friends and respect each other.

I am playing a game (board game, sport, video game) and I lose. The other person or team has won.

I might feel disappointed or frustrated. It is normal to want to win! But losing is part of the game. Everyone loses sometimes, even champions.

I take a deep breath. I congratulate the winner:
Well played! You played really well.
I do not shout or sulk. I can say:
Shall we play again? I will do better next time!

Others will want to play with me again because I am a good sport. And I will improve the more I play. Whether I win or lose, the important thing is to have fun!

Someone says something nice to me: "I like your drawing", "You are good at that game", "You are kind".

I might feel embarrassed or not know what to say. Some people do not like being the centre of attention. That is OK!

I look at the person and smile. I simply say:
Thank you, that is kind!
I can also give a compliment back if I want to:
Thank you! I like your [thing] too.

Accepting a compliment makes the person who gave it happy. And it lets me recognise my own qualities. I can be pleased with myself!