Positive Endings

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 build empathy, problem-solving skills, and expressive writing by imagining positive resolutions to common conflicts. Students read unfinished scenarios involving broken items, disagreements, lost belongings, and misunderstandings, then write three complete sentences that show a calm, respectful, and constructive ending, strengthening both social-emotional learning and written communication.

Learning Goals

• Creative & Constructive Writing (Grades 3-5) – Write thoughtful endings that resolve conflicts in positive ways.
• Problem Resolution & Empathy – Consider others’ feelings and choose solutions that repair relationships.
• Responsible Decision-Making – Practice shifting from emotional reactions to calm, solution-focused responses.
• Sentence Writing Skills – Strengthen the ability to write clear, complete, and meaningful sentences.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with ELA and SEL standards for elementary learners.
• Open-Ended Writing Practice – Encourages creativity while reinforcing purposeful writing.
• Realistic Conflict Scenarios – Reflects everyday situations students can relate to.
• Supports Calm Problem-Solving – Reinforces respectful approaches to handling challenges.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for writing blocks, SEL lessons, small groups, morning work, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet teaches students that conflicts can end positively when they choose empathy and thoughtful problem-solving. By writing kind, constructive endings, learners strengthen creativity, emotional awareness, and responsible decision-making while practicing strong sentence construction. Suitable for classroom and homeschool settings, this activity supports positive behavior, clear writing, and peaceful conflict resolution in everyday life.

This worksheet is part of our Problem Solving in Social Situations Worksheets collection.