Speak Up Safely

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 develop assertive communication, personal safety awareness, and clear written expression through realistic scenarios. Students read situations involving peer pressure or unsafe online interactions-such as skipping class, sharing passwords, or chatting with strangers-and write what they would say to protect themselves while staying calm, respectful, and confident.

Learning Goals

• Assertiveness & Self-Advocacy (Grades 4-6) – Practice speaking up clearly and firmly in unsafe or uncomfortable situations.
• Personal Safety & Refusal Skills – Learn how to say “no” respectfully while maintaining boundaries.
• Safe Decision-Making – Identify risky choices and respond in ways that protect well-being.
• Written Expression & Clarity – Craft concise, confident statements that communicate needs and limits.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with SEL, health education, and ELA standards.
• Scenario-Based Practice – Uses relatable peer and online situations students may encounter.
• Open-Ended Responses – Encourages student voice, confidence, and practical language use.
• Flexible Use – Suitable for health lessons, advisory periods, counseling groups, writing practice, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet empowers students to trust their instincts and communicate boundaries effectively. By practicing assertive responses in realistic scenarios, learners strengthen self-confidence, safety awareness, and respectful refusal skills while improving writing fluency. Ideal for classroom and homeschool settings, this activity supports personal safety, responsible decision-making, and calm, confident communication in both in-person and digital interactions.

This worksheet is part of our recognizing unsafe or unhealthy social interactions worksheets collection.