Body Language & Communication Matching

This social-emotional learning worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they develop nonverbal communication awareness, observational reading skills, critical thinking, and understanding of emotional tone. By matching descriptions of posture, eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions to assertive, aggressive, or passive communication styles, students learn how body language influences meaning and interpersonal interactions.

Skills Reinforced

• Nonverbal Communication (Grades 4-6) – Identify how body language conveys emotions, intent, and confidence.
• Communication Style Analysis – Connect physical cues to assertive, aggressive, and passive behaviors.
• Reading for Meaning – Interpret descriptive text to infer tone and communication purpose.
• Critical Thinking – Analyze how nonverbal signals support or contradict spoken messages.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with SEL, health education, and ELA standards.
• Engaging Matching Format – Interactive structure keeps students focused on careful observation and reasoning.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Ideal for SEL lessons, health units, counseling groups, or independent practice.
• Supports Real-World Application – Helps students recognize body language cues in everyday interactions.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen awareness of nonverbal communication, emotional expression, and interpersonal understanding. By analyzing how body language reflects communication style, learners gain insight into respectful self-expression and social effectiveness. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom and homeschool settings while supporting essential social-emotional growth.

This worksheet is part of our Assertiveness vs. Aggression vs. Passivity collection.