Playground Chat Choices

In this worksheet, students listen to a short story about children talking at recess and evaluate which conversation topics are friendly, kind, and appropriate for playground interactions. After listening, they circle “YES” or “NO” beside several sample topics, determining whether each one makes sense for recess talk. The activity helps students distinguish between positive, lighthearted conversation and topics that may feel uncomfortable, too personal, or unkind. By practicing these decisions, students strengthen their social awareness and learn how to choose conversation topics that help them build positive relationships with peers. The task also reinforces listening comprehension skills as students use story details to guide their choices.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social-Emotional Learning – Social Awareness

Social-Emotional Learning – Relationship Skills

English Language Arts – Listening Comprehension

Health Education – Respectful Communication

This worksheet is part of our Appropriate Topics of Conversation Worksheets collection.