Polite Playground

This worksheet helps students in Grades 1-3 build reading comprehension, empathy, and responsible decision-making through a relatable playground story. Students read about Jason learning to use polite manners during play, then answer multiple-choice questions that focus on courtesy, kindness, social awareness, and positive choices that improve interactions with others.

Learning Goals

• Empathy & Kindness (SEL) – Students recognize how polite actions affect others’ feelings.
• Reading Comprehension (ELA) – Learners identify key details, main ideas, and social messages in a short passage.
• Responsible Decision-Making (SEL) – Students evaluate choices such as apologizing, sharing, and taking turns.
• Positive Social Interaction (Health) – Reinforces respectful behavior in common school settings.

Educational Value

• Teacher-Created Content – Written by educators using age-appropriate language and situations.
• Multiple-Choice Format – Supports independent work, discussion, or quick assessment.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy blocks, SEL lessons, morning work, or small groups.
• Low-Prep Printable – Ready to use with no extra materials needed.

This printable worksheet supports the development of kindness, empathy, reading comprehension, social awareness, and thoughtful decision-making. By showing how small acts-like sharing, apologizing, and being patient-can make the playground more welcoming, students learn practical ways to contribute to a positive school environment. It’s a simple, effective resource for both classroom and homeschool use.

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