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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

50 Core Social Sentences for the School Day

These are short, functional sentences students can practice daily to build spoken language, self-advocacy, and social interaction skills.

These sentences are excellent for:

  • Daily spoken language drills
  • Articulation practice in sentences
  • Self-advocacy training for deaf/hard-of-hearing students
  • AAC modeling and practice
  • Role-play in speech groups

Arrival at School

  • Good morning.
  • Hello, how are you?
  • I am ready for school.
  • I put my backpack away.
  • Where do I sit?
  • What are we doing today?
  • Can you help me, please?

Participating in the Classroom

  • I know the answer.
  • I have a question.
  • Can I answer?
  • I want to share my idea.
  • I finished my work.
  • Can you check my work?
  • Can I read next?

Listening and Self-Advocacy

  • Can you repeat that?
  • I didn’t hear that clearly.
  • Can you say it again slowly?
  • Can you face me when you talk?
  • Can you speak a little louder?
  • Did you say ___?
  • Now I understand.

Working With Classmates

  • Can I work with you?
  • Let’s do this together.
  • What should we do next?
  • That is a good idea.
  • I have another idea.
  • Let’s take turns.
  • We finished our project.

Asking for Help

  • Can you help me, please?
  • I don’t understand.
  • Can you show me how?
  • Can you explain it again?
  • I need help with this.

Lunchtime

  • Can I sit here?
  • Do you want to sit with me?
  • What are you eating?
  • That looks good.
  • Let’s talk while we eat.

Recess / Play

  • Do you want to play with me?
  • Can I join the game?
  • Can I have a turn?
  • Let’s play together.
  • That was fun!

End of the Day

  • I finished my work today.
  • I learned something new.
  • Thank you for helping me.
  • I had fun today.
  • See you tomorrow.
  • Goodbye!
  • Have a good day!