Kindness Counts

Students read a short story about a girl who is teased about her backpack and answer questions that build empathy and awareness. The worksheet guides learners to think about how teasing affects feelings, how kindness can make a difference, and what supportive actions look like. Students reflect on how bystanders can help create a safe and welcoming environment. This activity promotes emotional understanding and encourages positive behavior.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social-Emotional Learning – Empathy and Compassion

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension

Health Education – Safe and Respectful Behavior

Social-Emotional Learning – Responsible Decision-Making

This worksheet is part of our Handling Teasing and Bullying Worksheets collection.