Asking for Help with Learning

Learning to Learn · Learning to Learn · ages 5-6

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Who is a good person to ask when you're stuck?
- A teacher or parent
- No one, ever
- A stranger you don't know
What should you do first when a task feels hard?
- Give up right away
- Try it yourself first
- Never try it at all
It is okay to ask for help after you have tried.
Circle one: True False
You have a puzzle but have not tried yet. What should you do first?
- Ask for help right away
- Try the puzzle yourself first
- Throw the puzzle away
Look at the steps. What comes right after 'Still stuck?'
- Try it
- Ask for help
- Give up
You should ask for help before you even try.
Circle one: True False
Sam asks for help before even opening his book. What did Sam forget to do?
- Forget to try it himself first
- Forget to ask nicely
- Forget to say thank you
Zoe has a hard puzzle. She feels upset and does not try or ask for help. What should Zoe do instead?
- Try it herself, then ask for help if stuck
- Keep sitting and feeling upset
- Throw the puzzle across the room

Answer key

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A teacher or parent · Teachers and parents want to help you learn. Asking them is a smart choice.
Try it yourself first · Trying first helps you learn. If you are still stuck, you can ask for help.
True · Trying first, then asking, is a great way to learn.
Try the puzzle yourself first · Give it a try first. That helps you learn, and shows others you tried.
Ask for help · After trying and still being stuck, the next step is to ask for help.
False · Try it yourself first. Ask for help only if you get stuck.
Forget to try it himself first · Sam skipped trying it himself. It is good to give it a try before asking.
Try it herself, then ask for help if stuck · Sitting and feeling stuck does not help. Trying first, then asking, works better.