Benny’s Calm Day

This worksheet helps students in Grades K-2 strengthen reading comprehension and social-emotional skills through a short, engaging story about handling frustration calmly. As students read about Benny staying regulated after his block tower falls, they answer multiple-choice questions that focus on story events, character reactions, and the lesson about emotional control, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Learning Goals

• Narrative Reading Comprehension (Grades K-2) – Recall key events, understand character actions, and answer questions about a short story.
• Emotional Regulation Skills – Identify calm strategies such as deep breathing, asking for help, and trying again.
• Problem-Solving with Peers – Recognize how working together leads to positive outcomes.
• Inference & Meaning – Understand what the story teaches about staying calm during setbacks.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed for early elementary ELA and SEL instruction.
• Multiple-Choice Questions – Supports comprehension checking and assessment readiness.
• Clear SEL Modeling – Demonstrates regulated behavior in a relatable, age-appropriate way.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for read-aloud follow-ups, independent work, small groups, or homeschool lessons.

This printable worksheet helps young learners connect reading comprehension with real-life emotional skills. By analyzing Benny’s calm choices and thoughtful reactions, students build understanding of self-control, teamwork, and responsible decision-making. Suitable for both classroom and homeschool settings, this activity supports early literacy, emotional awareness, and positive behavior during everyday challenges.

This worksheet is part of our self-regulation in social settings worksheets collection.