13 Visual Guides for School Problems

Children are often told “Ask for help,” “Make a good choice,” “Just join in,” or “Find something else to do.” But when a child is confused, upset, rejected, or unsure what comes next, those instructions may be too vague.

This 13-page visual support pack turns common school and social problems into simple, concrete, step-by-step actions children can actually follow.

The visual guides help children figure out what to do when they:

feel confused or don’t know what to do next;
get separated from their adult or group;
want to join other children’s play;
hear “no” or are not accepted into a game;
finish their work early;
lose or forget an item;
need to choose a new activity;
are being hurt or treated badly;
need to ask an adult for help;
have to stop, think, choose a next step, and keep going.

Instead of expecting children to “just know” how to handle these moments, each page gives them a clear visual algorithm they can remember and practice.

These materials are especially useful for building school independence, flexible thinking, social problem-solving, emotional regulation, friendship skills, safety skills, and help-seeking skills.

Perfect for elementary classrooms, school counseling, SEL lessons, special education, speech-language therapy, social skills groups, individual support, and home practice.

Use the pages as visual reminders, discussion prompts, role-play supports, classroom posters, or individual problem-solving guides.

13 printable visual guides • child-friendly language • practical everyday situations • ready to use