School Helpers Scavenger Hunt Activity
School Helpers Mission
20-Minute Social Skills Walk • Grade 4
Name:
Date:
Mission Rules
Walking Feet Inside Voices Stay Together
STOP 1 Classroom Next Door
Skill: Greeting • Look, wave, and say:
Micro wave to students in the hall.
Stamp / Check
STOP 2 Main Office Helper
Skill: Asking for Help • Look at secretary and ask:
“Excuse me, do you have any errands I can run? "
Stamp / Check
STOP 3 School Nurse
Skill: Greeting & Thanking • Smile, wave hand, and say:
“Hello Nurse Stiles! Thank you for helping us stay healthy!”
Stamp / Check
STOP 4 Librarian
Skill: Polite Request • Use soft voice and say:
What is the most popular book at SRS that students take out?
Stamp / Check
STOP 5 School Caretaker / Custodian
Skill: Kind Words • Give a big smile and say:
“Thank you for keeping our school clean and safe!”
Stamp / Check
Mission Completed Badge
Walked safely, said kind greetings, and practiced asking for help!
Great Job!
Student Cue Cards
Pocket Helpers • Cut & Hold
Cut along dashed lines. Each student can carry one card on their lanyard or clipboard during the 20-minute walk.
Card 1 • Greeting
How to Say Hello
1 Look at the person's face
2 Give a warm smile & wave
3 Say: “Hello, good morning!”
★ Friendly Body Language ★
Card 2 • Asking Help
How to Ask for Help
1 Find a safe adult with a badge
2 Say: “Excuse me, please?”
3 Say: “Can you help me find...?”
★ Safe Adults Keep Us Safe ★
Card 3 • Direction
Walking Directions
Feet stay on the floor (no running)
Hands to self or in pockets
Stay close to your 2 friends
★ Staying Together as a Team ★
Card 4 • Politeness
Finish with Thanks
1 Listen carefully to the adult
2 Nod head: “Okay, I understand!”
3 Say: “Thank you for your help!”
★ Polite Words Make People Happy ★
3 Student Finish Badges • Cut & Pin / Tape One for each student in the group
Super Greeter Student 1: ________
Help Finder Student 2: ________
Safe Walker Student 3: ________
Facilitator Route Guide
20-Minute Protocol • Small Group (3 Students, Low Cognition)
Total: 20 Mins
Advance Prep (2 minutes prior): Notify the front office, nurse, and librarian that your group of 3 students will be visiting briefly to practice greetings and help requests. Provide each student with a clipboard, marker/stamp, and visual cue card.
Step-by-Step 20-Minute Pacing
0:00 - 3:00
Launch & Rules Check (Classroom Door)
Review the 3 mission rules: Walking feet, inside voices, staying together. Assign student roles (Leader, Checklist Holder, Speaker/Greeter). Practice one choral “Hello!” and “Thank you!” before stepping into hallway.
3:00 - 8:00
Stops 1 & 2: Neighbor Room & Front Office
Stop 1: Wave and greet the neighbor teacher. Provide prompt if student hesitates. Stamp checkbox.
Stop 2: Walk to Main Office. Identify the school secretary. Student asks for directions to the library. Emphasize eye contact and saying “Thank you!”
8:00 - 14:00
Stops 3 & 4: Nurse Station & Library Media Center
Stop 3: Knock gently, greet the nurse, and state appreciation. Reinforce calm bodies in the clinic.
Stop 4: Transition to the library. Practice whispering voice. Student asks librarian for a favorite book topic (e.g., animals).
14:00 - 17:00
Stop 5: Custodian / Support Staff Greeting
Locate safe staff member in hallway or cafeteria area. Deliver targeted praise: “Thank you for helping our school!” Stamp the 5th star on sheet.
17:00 - 20:00
Return, Reflection & Badge Award
Walk back to classroom. Conduct a 2-minute debrief: “Who did we say hello to? How did our bodies do?” Affix the 3 cut-out role badges to celebrate success.
Prompt Hierarchy
- 1. Independent: Pause 5 seconds at the door.
- 2. Visual: Point to card icon on clipboard.
- 3. Verbal: Model: “Say, hello Mrs. Davis!”
- 4. Physical: Gentle tap on shoulder to redirect.
Non-Verbal / AAC Adaptations
- AAC Device: Pre-program “Hello” and “Help please”.
- Wave & Point: Hand-wave or handing the card counts as full task completion.
- Buddy System: Pair verbal student with peer partner.
