Magic Manners

This worksheet supports students in Grades K-2 as they practice respectful communication, context clues, and social awareness through a friendly, engaging story. Learners read a short picnic narrative and choose the correct polite phrases-such as please, thank you, excuse me, sorry, and you’re welcome-from a word bank to complete each sentence meaningfully.

Targeted Skills

• Showing Respect (SEL) – Students learn how polite words help others feel valued and respected.
• Using Context Clues (ELA) – Learners analyze story details to select the most appropriate phrase.
• Communication Skills (SEL) – Builds understanding of when and how to use courteous language.
• Positive Relationships (Health) – Reinforces kindness and cooperation in everyday interactions.

Classroom & Home Use

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators with age-appropriate language and scenarios.
• Simple Fill-in Format – Accessible for early learners and emerging readers.
• Flexible Instruction – Works well for literacy centers, morning work, SEL lessons, or small groups.
• Low-Prep Printable – Ready to use with no additional materials.

This printable worksheet helps young learners strengthen polite language, social communication, context-based reasoning, empathy, and respectful behavior. By practicing manners within a familiar story, students see how kind words make conversations smoother and relationships stronger. It’s an engaging, no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings focused on building positive social skills early.

This worksheet is part of our Manners and Politeness Worksheets collection.