Say It Politely

This worksheet supports students in Grades 2-4 as they strengthen communication, self-regulation, and empathy by rewriting blunt or rude statements into polite, respectful language. Learners practice adjusting tone and word choice to express needs appropriately, helping them understand how language choices affect others.

Targeted Skills

• Sentence Rewriting (ELA) – Students revise statements to improve clarity, tone, and appropriateness.
• Communication Skills (SEL) – Learners practice expressing thoughts in respectful, socially appropriate ways.
• Self-Regulation (SEL) – Encourages pausing and thinking before speaking.
• Respectful Interaction (Health) – Reinforces positive, kind communication in everyday situations.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators using realistic, age-appropriate examples.
• Open-Ended Responses – Encourages critical thinking and multiple correct solutions.
• Flexible Use – Works well for writing blocks, SEL lessons, small groups, or discussion.
• Low-Prep Printable – Ready to use in classrooms or homeschool settings.

This printable worksheet helps students develop polite language, empathy, emotional control, communication strategies, and thoughtful decision-making. By practicing how to rephrase statements respectfully, students gain confidence using kind words to solve problems and build positive relationships. It’s a practical, no-prep resource for fostering respectful communication in everyday interactions.

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