Staying Cool

This worksheet supports students in Grades 2-5 as they learn to manage emotions, interpret behavior, and make responsible choices during teasing or conflict situations. By reading short reaction statements and labeling each as Calm or Unhelpful, students build emotional awareness, self-control, and decision-making skills that help de-escalate tension and promote safety.

Key Learning Objectives

• Emotional Regulation (SEL) – Students identify calm responses and recognize reactions that escalate conflict.
• Responsible Decision-Making – Learners evaluate choices and consider how reactions affect outcomes and relationships.
• Conflict Resolution (Health Education) – Students practice identifying healthy coping strategies during teasing.
• Behavior Interpretation (ELA) – Students analyze written behavior statements and determine intent and impact.

Instructional Benefits

• Educator-Designed – Created by teachers with age-appropriate, real-world scenarios.
• Versatile Use – Ideal for SEL lessons, health units, morning meetings, or small-group instruction.
• No-Prep Printable – Clear directions and simple formatting make it easy to use right away.
• Accessible for All Learners – Supports discussion, reflection, and differentiated responses.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen self-management, emotional control, problem-solving, safety awareness, and thoughtful decision-making. By practicing how to stay calm during teasing, students gain tools to respond in ways that improve situations rather than intensify them. It’s a practical, engaging resource for both classroom and homeschool settings focused on building lifelong social-emotional skills.

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