Phrases for learning to ask for help | Poster

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This poster features several phrases your child can use to ask for help in different situations.

Children and adults alike can struggle when it comes to asking for help, especially if they have never done it before or are used to being independent. If your child never asks for help, even when they are struggling or have questions, it may be due to shyness or a communication difficulty, or they may simply not know how to go about it.

Try hanging up this poster at home as a way to help your child better communicate their needs. It contains useful phrases that your child can use to clearly and confidently ask for help.

You can also encourage your child to ask for help by playing cooperative games, reading inspirational stories, or setting an example by asking for help yourself.