What your child will discover
Help the child learn several ways to request assistance from a trusted caregiver. Teach the word or sign “help” and connect it to ordinary problems, discomfort, injury, fear, and danger.
Lesson 090 of 300
How Do I Ask for Help?
Learn clear words, gestures, or signals for requesting help when confused, uncomfortable, hurt, frightened, or unable to do something.
12–24 monthsHealth, Food & FeelingsAdult guided
Health, Food & Feelings · KnowledgeForKids.com
Listen together · adult controls the audio
The spoken lesson
"You can ask for help when something is difficult, confusing, uncomfortable, frightening, or unsafe. You may say, 'Help me.' You may use a sign, point, bring the object, call, cry, or move toward a trusted caregiver. You do not need perfect words before an adult helps you. For a small problem, stop and show the caregiver. If there is immediate danger, move away and call loudly for help. A trusted caregiver comes close, listens, checks safety, and helps. Stop, show, ask, and stay with the helper." DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Use simple everyday help situations and several communication methods. Avoid helplessness scoring, dangerous problem-solving games, delayed adult response, or shame.
Words to notice together
HELPHELP MESTOPSHOWPOINTHURTSCAREDTRUSTED CAREGIVER
Make it real
Pause, point, name what you notice, and connect the idea to something familiar in your child's day. Repetition, a calm voice, shared attention and dependable care matter more than finishing quickly.