Asking for Help

Everyone needs help sometimes. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of strength. Knowing when and how to ask makes life easier.

When to Ask for Help

Ask for help when you do not understand your homework. Ask when you feel unsafe or scared. Ask when your feelings are too big to handle alone.

You can also ask for help when you need something you cannot reach or do by yourself. It is always okay to ask.

Who to Ask

Parents, teachers, counselors, and other trusted adults are great people to ask. You can also ask friends or older siblings. Choose someone you feel comfortable talking to.

Be clear about what you need. Say, Can you help me with this math problem? or I need to talk about something that is bothering me.

Fun Facts

• Even the smartest scientists work in teams and ask each other for help.
• Teachers love when students ask questions because it shows they want to learn.
• Helping others makes people feel happy, so asking for help can make someone's day.

Did You Know?

Astronauts on the International Space Station ask Mission Control on Earth for help every single day!