What Should I Do Instead? Social Scenarios | Open-Ended
by TaraG © 2026
Price: $3.5 USD
Subjects: specialed,specialAba,sel,socialAwareness
Grades: 0
Description
Build independent social reasoning and expressive language with 50 open-ended “What Should I Do Instead?” scenarios! Students read an everyday social or behavioral situation and write or explain a safer, more helpful, and respectful response. These cards move beyond recognition and encourage students to independently generate appropriate replacement behaviors. Scenarios address common challenges involving frustration, waiting, denied access, transitions, peer conflict, personal space, asking for help, flexibility, and emotional regulation. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 50 digital open-ended task cards • 50 relatable social and behavioral scenarios • Space for students to type or discuss a better choice • Clear, age-appropriate prompts SKILLS ADDRESSED: • Independent social problem-solving • Expressive language • Identifying replacement behaviors • Coping with frustration • Flexible thinking • Accepting “no” • Waiting and turn-taking • Managing transitions • Appropriate communication • Safe and respectful behavior IDEAL FOR: • Special education • ABA therapy • Social-emotional learning • Small-group discussion • One-to-one instruction • Written-response practice Because appropriate answers may vary, responses can be reviewed by the teacher, therapist, or caregiver. Verbal responses may also be accepted during direct instruction.