Speaking Kindly

This worksheet supports students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 as they practice social awareness, respectful communication, empathy, reading comprehension, and thoughtful decision-making through everyday scenarios. Students read short situations and choose the best possible compliment from multiple options, helping them recognize how kind language uplifts others while neutral or unkind comments can affect feelings and relationships.

Skills Reinforced

• Communication & Social Awareness (Grades 2-4): Identify words and phrases that promote positivity and kindness
• Selecting Appropriate Responses (ELA Connection): Read scenarios carefully and choose the most respectful, supportive comment
• Empathy Development: Consider how compliments make others feel and why tone matters
• Respectful Interactions: Learn to avoid dismissive or hurtful language in social situations

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to support SEL and literacy instruction
• Clear Multiple-Choice Format: Makes expectations easy to understand while encouraging thoughtful comparison
• Real-Life Scenarios: Situations reflect common classroom and peer interactions
• Flexible Use: Ideal for SEL lessons, morning meetings, small groups, literacy centers, or homeschool learning

This Speaking Kindly worksheet helps students build confidence in using positive language and making thoughtful social choices. By practicing how to select kind and encouraging compliments, learners strengthen empathy, communication skills, and social awareness. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource supports respectful interactions and helps students understand the power of kind words in building positive relationships.

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