Influence Reflections

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they develop reflective writing, self-awareness, decision-making, and relationship skills through thoughtful journaling prompts. Students write complete sentences about resisting negative influence, supporting friends, and making confident choices, helping them clarify personal values, recognize strengths, and build healthy strategies for handling peer pressure.

Learning Goals

• Reflective Writing (Grades 4-6): Write clear, thoughtful responses that explain experiences, feelings, and decisions
• Self-Awareness: Identify personal strengths, values, and triggers in peer influence situations
• Relationship Skills: Reflect on how to support friends while maintaining healthy boundaries
• Positive Decision-Making: Develop and articulate strategies for making confident, responsible choices

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to integrate SEL reflection with writing development
• Guided Journal Prompts: Provides structure while encouraging honest, meaningful responses
• Builds Writing Fluency: Regular sentence-level practice strengthens clarity and organization
• Flexible Use: Ideal for SEL lessons, advisory periods, counseling groups, journaling, or homeschool learning

This Influence Reflections worksheet helps students build an internal toolbox for navigating peer pressure with confidence and integrity. By reflecting on real experiences and practicing clear written expression, learners strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, and communication skills. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource supports thoughtful reflection and empowers students to make positive choices that protect their well-being and relationships.

This worksheet is part of our Dealing with Peer Pressure Worksheets collection.