Sam’s School Day

This worksheet supports students in Grades 1, 2, and 3 as they build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and social awareness through a short, engaging story about a typical school day. Using a word bank, students complete fill-in-the-blank sentences that connect specific behaviors-such as using a quiet voice or sharing materials-to the correct school settings, helping them understand how expectations change throughout the day.

Skills Reinforced

• Reading Comprehension in Context (Grades 1-3) – Students use story clues to choose words that make sense within each sentence.
• Vocabulary Acquisition & Use – Learners practice applying setting- and behavior-related vocabulary accurately.
• Situational Awareness – The activity reinforces recognizing appropriate actions for different school environments.
• School Community Understanding – Students learn how individual choices support a positive and respectful school day.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators with simple language and familiar school routines.
• Word Bank Support – Helps early readers build confidence and independence.
• Integrated Learning – Combines literacy skills with social-emotional and school behavior expectations.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, SEL lessons, morning work, or independent practice.

This Sam’s school day worksheet strengthens comprehension, vocabulary development, and understanding of school norms in a meaningful, age-appropriate way. By matching behaviors to settings within a story, students learn how their choices affect the school community. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this no-prep printable supports positive behavior, reading growth, and successful participation in everyday school life.

This worksheet is part of our Adapting Behavior to Different Social Settings Worksheets collection.