WorksheetsEssential Skills for Life Success
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is the best way to remember to brush your teeth every morning?
Wait for someone to remind you
Set a daily reminder or use a checklist
Only brush when you feel like it
Skip brushing if you are in a hurry
If you want to greet a new classmate, which action shows good social interaction?
Ignore them and walk away
Smile and say “Hello, my name is…”
Stare at them without speaking
Wait for them to talk first
Which is an example of using a communication technique to ask for help in class?
Shout loudly until someone notices
Raise your hand and say, “Can you help me, please?”
Leave the classroom
Stay quiet and hope someone helps
What is a good way to calm down if you feel upset during a group activity?
Yell at your friends
Take deep breaths and count to ten
Leave without telling anyone
Throw your materials
Which of the following is an example of self-advocacy at school?
Not telling anyone when you need help
Politely telling your teacher you need more time on a test
Copying someone else’s work
Ignoring your needs
If you spill your drink at lunch, what is the best way to solve the problem?
Ignore the spill and walk away
Tell an adult and help clean it up
Blame someone else
Hide under the table
Which of these is a daily living skill?
Playing video games
Making your bed in the morning
Watching TV
Drawing pictures
If you want to join a group playing a game, what should you do first?
Stand and watch without saying anything
Ask, “Can I play with you?”
Take the ball and start playing without asking
Walk away
Which is the best way to let someone know you are feeling sad?
Stay silent and hope they notice
Tell them, “I am feeling sad today.”
Get angry at them
Ignore everyone
If you are feeling overwhelmed, which strategy can help you regulate your emotions?
Take a break in a quiet place
Yell at your friends
Throw your books
Refuse to do your work
Which of the following is an example of self-advocacy?
Asking for a break when you feel tired
Waiting for someone to notice you are tired
Not saying anything when you need help
Leaving the classroom without permission
If you lose your homework, what is the best way to solve the problem?
Blame your friend
Tell your teacher and ask what you should do
Ignore it and hope no one notices
Copy someone else’s homework
Which of these is a good way to practice daily living skills at home?
Help set the table for dinner
Watch TV all evening
Leave your room messy
Wait for someone else to do chores
If you want to make a new friend, what is a good first step?
Ignore them
Say “Hi” and ask their name
Take their things
Walk away
Which is a good communication technique when you don’t understand something?
Stay quiet and pretend you understand
Ask, “Can you explain that again, please?”
Get upset and leave
Guess what to do
If you feel nervous before a presentation, which emotional regulation strategy can help?
Take deep breaths and think positive thoughts
Refuse to present
Run out of the room
Yell at your teacher
You need to use the bathroom during class. What is the best way to advocate for yourself?
Leave the room without asking
Raise your hand and ask the teacher for permission
Wait until class is over, even if you are uncomfortable
Tell a friend to ask for you
If you forget your lunch at home, what is a good problem-solving step?
Go hungry all day
Tell a teacher or adult and ask for help
Take someone else’s lunch
Complain loudly
You want to learn how to tie your shoes. What is a good way to practice this daily living skill?
Watch someone else but never try
Ask someone to show you and practice with them
Only wear shoes without laces
Give up if you don’t get it right away
If you want to join a conversation, what is a good social interaction skill to use?
Interrupt and start talking about your favorite topic
Listen first, then join in politely
Talk over everyone else
Walk away
You notice your friend looks sad at recess. What is a good way to communicate with them?
Ignore them
Ask, “Are you okay?” and listen to their answer
Tell them to stop being sad
Walk away
If you feel angry during a group project, what is a good emotional regulation strategy?
Take a few deep breaths and ask for a short break
Yell at your group members
Refuse to work
Throw your materials
You need extra time to finish your test. What is a good way to advocate for yourself?
Stay quiet and hope the teacher notices
Politely ask the teacher for more time
Leave the test unfinished
Copy from a friend
If you can’t find your backpack after school, what is the best way to solve the problem?
Ask a teacher or adult for help and retrace your steps
Leave without your backpack
Get upset and cry
Blame your friends
You want to improve your morning routine. Which plan would help you most?
Make a checklist of tasks and follow it each day
Do things in a different order every day
Wait for someone to tell you what to do
Skip tasks you don’t like
You notice you get upset when plans change suddenly. What is a good strategy to handle this?
Plan ahead by asking about possible changes and practice calming techniques
Refuse to do anything if plans change
Get angry at others
Ignore your feelings
You want to make new friends but feel nervous. What steps can you take to help yourself?
Practice introducing yourself and think of questions to ask others
Wait for others to talk to you
Avoid talking to anyone
Only talk to adults
You have trouble remembering your homework assignments. What is a good problem-solving plan?
Use a planner or calendar and check it every day
Hope you remember everything
Ask your friends every day
Ignore your homework
You want to explain to your teacher why you need a break during class. What is a good way to communicate this?
Plan what you want to say and explain your feelings calmly
Leave the classroom without saying anything
Get upset and refuse to work
Wait until the teacher asks you
You and your friend disagree about which game to play. What is a good way to solve the problem?
Suggest taking turns and agree on a plan together
Refuse to play any game
Only play the game you want
Walk away from your friend
