When to Get Help for a Big Problem A Friendship Social Story SEL & Social Skills

Description

When to Get Help for a Big Problem is a friendship-focused social story designed to help elementary students understand when a problem is too big to handle alone and how to seek adult support safely.

 

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This social story, When to Get Help for a Big Problem, helps children:

● understand the difference between problems they can try to solve and problems that need adult help

● recognize situations that involve safety or strong emotions

● learn appropriate ways to ask a trusted adult for help

● practice responsible decision-making in friendship situations

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The story emphasizes safety, clarity, and reassurance while reducing confusion around tattling versus help-seeking.

 

What’s Included

● child-facing social story pages

● story-specific adult notes with guidance for introducing and using the story

● simplified version when appropriate

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This Resource Is Ideal For

● classroom SEL instruction

● counseling or social skills groups

● teaching help-seeking and safety skills

● home or family conversations

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This story is part of a larger Friendship SEL collection. Educators looking for a comprehensive set of friendship social stories and SEL tools may wish to explore the full Friendship SEL Kit.