Choose to Be Kind

This worksheet supports students in Grades 1, 2, and 3 as they build empathy, communication skills, reading comprehension, and social awareness through simple comparison activities. Students read pairs of speech bubbles and identify which response shows a kind, polite compliment, helping them recognize how tone, word choice, and phrasing can uplift others and create positive interactions.

Skills Reinforced

• Empathy & Kindness (Grades 1-3): Recognize encouraging language and understand how kind words affect others’ feelings
• Communication Skills: Practice identifying polite, supportive, and respectful comments
• Comparing Statements (ELA Connection): Compare two contrasting responses to determine which is more positive
• Positive Social Interaction: Learn how compliments and friendly words help build strong relationships

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to support early social-emotional learning
• Visual & Engaging Format: Speech bubbles and coloring make the activity interactive and accessible
• Flexible Use: Ideal for SEL lessons, morning work, literacy centers, counseling sessions, or homeschool learning
• Age-Appropriate Design: Simple language supports emerging readers and early learners

This Choose to Be Kind worksheet helps young students practice using kind language, recognizing polite compliments, and understanding the power of positive words. By comparing statements and selecting the kind response, learners strengthen empathy, reading skills, and thoughtful communication habits. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource supports social-emotional growth and encourages students to choose kindness in their everyday interactions.

This worksheet is part of our Giving and Receiving Compliments Worksheets collection.