Words of Kindness

This worksheet supports students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 as they practice sentence writing, empathy, gratitude, and social awareness through meaningful compliment writing. Students write three original compliments-one for a classmate, one for a teacher, and one for a family member-encouraging them to recognize others’ strengths and express appreciation clearly and respectfully.

Skills Reinforced

• Sentence Writing (Grades 2-4): Write complete, clear sentences using positive and descriptive language
• Empathy & Gratitude: Reflect on what makes others feel valued and appreciated
• Recognizing Others’ Strengths: Identify positive qualities, efforts, and actions in different relationships
• Building Positive Relationships: Understand how kind words strengthen social and family connections

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to support both writing development and SEL growth
• Personalized Writing Task: Encourages thoughtful reflection and meaningful expression
• Flexible Use: Ideal for SEL lessons, writing centers, morning work, counseling activities, or homeschool learning
• Accessible Format: Simple prompts support a wide range of learners

This Words of Kindness worksheet helps students build confidence in written expression while practicing empathy and appreciation. By writing personalized compliments for people in their lives, learners strengthen sentence-writing skills and deepen their understanding of how kind words support positive relationships. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource encourages thoughtful communication and helps students see the power of kindness in everyday interactions.

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