Kind Actions

This worksheet supports students in Grades 1-3 as they build reading comprehension, character analysis, and social-emotional understanding through a short, relatable story about kindness at recess. Students read about Liam sharing his toy cars, answer multiple-choice questions about his actions and traits, and complete a drawing activity, reinforcing comprehension, empathy, and connection between story details and character behavior.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension (Grades 1-3) – Understand key events and details in a short narrative text.
• Character Traits & Analysis – Identify traits such as kindness and cooperation based on a character’s actions.
• Detail Identification – Use specific story details to answer comprehension questions accurately.
• Social-Emotional Awareness – Recognize and reflect on positive behaviors like sharing and empathy.

Classroom & Home Use

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with early elementary ELA and SEL standards.
• Multiple-Choice Format – Provides clear, accessible comprehension checks for young readers.
• Creative Extension – Drawing activity supports visual expression and reinforces understanding.
• Flexible Implementation – Ideal for literacy centers, independent work, morning activities, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps young learners strengthen reading comprehension while developing an understanding of character traits and positive social behaviors. By connecting Liam’s actions to kindness and cooperation, students practice identifying details, analyzing characters, and expressing understanding through words and pictures. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this no-prep activity supports foundational literacy skills while encouraging empathy, sharing, and thoughtful reflection.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 1 Reading Comprehension collection.