Standing Up Together

This worksheet helps students in Grades 2-4 build reading comprehension and social-emotional skills by exploring how bystanders can work together to stop teasing and support others. Through a short, engaging story and comprehension questions, students practice understanding text details, empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving while learning how kind actions can help classmates feel safe and included.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension (English Language Arts) – Answer questions using key details and events from the story
• Advocacy & Teamwork (Social-Emotional Learning) – Recognize how working together can make a positive difference
• Safe Social Interaction (Health Education) – Understand appropriate ways to respond to teasing and unkind behavior
• Empathy Development (SEL Skills) – Identify feelings and perspectives of others in social situations

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Written with age-appropriate language and relatable school scenarios
• Story-Based Format – Engages students through narrative while reinforcing comprehension skills
• Flexible Use – Ideal for ELA lessons, SEL instruction, anti-bullying units, or homeschool learning
• Encourages Discussion – Promotes thoughtful conversations about kindness, courage, and inclusion
• Low-Prep Design – Print-and-go worksheet ready for immediate use

This printable worksheet helps students understand the power of standing up together and supporting peers in positive ways. By connecting reading comprehension with empathy, advocacy, and teamwork, learners build skills in kindness, cooperation, and safe decision-making. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this resource supports positive peer interactions and helps students practice being caring, confident upstanders in their school community.

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