Adulthood Scenarios | SEL Activities | Adulting and Life Skills | SEL Task Cards and Worksheets | Decision-making | Real-life Scenarios

About This Resource

★ Adulthood | Adulting Scenarios | Situation Cards

★ 312 pages

★ Features **96 **Adulthood Scenarios

★ Scenario Task Cards and Worksheets

★ Print and Digital (Text Boxes Already Created!)

★ Excellent for Middle and High School Students

★ 2 Google Slide Links

This resource includes 2 Folders:

Folder #1: Scenarios WITH Questions

★ 96 Colored Adulthood Scenario Task Cards with Questions

★ 96 B&W Adulthood Scenario Task Cards **with **Questions

★ 96 Identity Scenario Worksheets **with **Questions

★ Lists of 96 Adulthood Scenarios with Questions (Easy Access for Teachers)

★ Google Slide Link | Digital version

Folder #2: Scenarios WITHOUT Questions

★ 96 Colored Adulthood Scenario Task Cards **without **Questions

★ 96 B&W Adulthood Scenario Task Cards **without **Questions

★ 96 Identity Scenario Worksheets **without **Questions

★ Lists of 96 Adulthood Scenarios **without **Questions (Easy Access for Teachers)

★ Google Slide Link | Digital version

Help students build real-life decision-making skills with this powerful collection of 96 Adulting & Adulthood Scenarios designed specifically for mature middle and high school students.

As students prepare to leave school and enter adult life, they are expected to handle responsibilities they have often never practiced—managing money, navigating work expectations, setting boundaries, making long-term plans, and regulating emotions in high-pressure situations. These scenarios give students a safe, structured way to explore those challenges before they face them in real life.

Each scenario focuses on realistic situations young people will encounter as they transition into adulthood, including financial responsibility, professional behavior, housing decisions, relationships, health and self-care, and conflict resolution (and so much more)! The scenarios are written to feel mature, relevant, and practical, helping students connect classroom learning to real-world situations.

Rather than simply telling students what adulthood requires, this resource allows them to think through **adult **choices, consider outcomes, and practice problem-solving skills that support independence, responsibility, and long-term success.

What’s Included:

Task Cards

Perfect for warm-ups, partner discussions, stations, or SEL check-ins.

★ 96 Adulting Scenario Task Cards WITH reflection questions
★ 96 Adulting Scenario Task Cards WITHOUT questions
★ Colored + Black and White versions
★ Mix-and-match flexibility for teacher-created prompts

Scenario Worksheets (2 Versions)

Includes both PDF and Google Slides options.

★ 96 Worksheets WITH questions (lined for student responses)
★ 96 Worksheets WITHOUT questions (lined for student responses | You can generate your own questions)
★ Ideal for journaling, counseling sessions, or independent work

★ Includes 2 Teacher Scenario Lists with and without questions (Designed for quick planning and easy access)

Students Will Explore Adulting Topics Such As

✔️ Money and Financial Responsibility
✔️ Workplace and Professionalism
✔️ Housing and Independence
✔️ Relationships and Boundaries

✔️ Health, Appointments and Self-Care
✔️ Time Management and Responsibility
✔️ Career and Long-Term Planning

✔️ Digital Responsibility and Online Reputation
✔️ Legal and Civic Responsibility
✔️ Money Boundaries and Shared Finances
✔️ Conflict Resolution
✔️ Emotional Regulation in Adult Settings

Each Adulting Scenario Includes

▶ A short, realistic situation tied directly to adult life
▶ A student-friendly reflection question focused on decision-making
▶ A version without a question for teacher flexibility
▶ Clear, age-appropriate language for grades 8–12
▶ A short, descriptive title that identifies the SEL adult-life topic and makes it easy to organize and locate scenarios

▶ Scenarios are grouped into 12 adult-focused SEL topics, with 8 scenarios per topic for complete topic coverage and easy lesson planning

Scenario titles make it easy to:
✔️ Find specific situations quickly
✔️ Target specific life skills
✔️ Assign scenarios by number or title
✔️ Group scenarios by theme

Students Will Learn How To

✅ Make responsible financial decisions
✅ Set boundaries with friends, family, and partners
✅ Handle workplace expectations professionally
✅ Manage stress and emotional reactions
✅ Resolve conflict respectfully
✅ Think ahead and plan for the future
✅ Balance independence with responsibility
✅ Consider long-term consequences of choices
✅ Protect their online reputation
✅ Communicate clearly and assertively

Ways to Use This Resource

★ SEL bell ringers or warm-ups
★ Advisory or homeroom discussions
★ Journaling and reflection assignments
★ Counseling or social worker sessions
★ Small group or circle discussions
★ Classroom stations
★ Sub plans or early finishers
★ Restorative conversations
★ Role-play and scenario-based activities

Role-Playing Opportunity

Students can role-play scenarios to explore different adult decision-making responses, practice communication, and reflect on how choices affect stability, relationships, and future outcomes. This supports deeper understanding of responsibility, independence, and self-control.

❌ Lesson plans and sample responses are not included.

This flexible resource is designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing SEL lessons, advisory routines, counseling work, or life skills curriculum.

******************************

Created by © Queen's Educational Resources | All Rights Reserved

Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

*******************************

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

queenseducationalresources@gmail.com