Balance Beam of Words

This worksheet helps students recognize the difference between kind and unkind comments. Learners label each statement as a “Kind Comment” or “Wobbly Word,” then rewrite unhelpful comments into supportive alternatives. It encourages empathy, kindness, and positive communication while improving word choice awareness. By focusing on how language impacts others, students build confidence and compassion in conversation.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social-Emotional Learning – Empathy and Kind Communication

Health Education – Respectful Interaction and Bullying Prevention

English Language Arts – Vocabulary for Tone and Meaning

Critical Thinking – Reframing Negative Language

This worksheet is part of our Conversational Skills collection.