Words That Work

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 build foundational social-emotional and language skills by matching key teamwork vocabulary to clear, student-friendly definitions. Students work with important cooperative terms such as cooperate, collaborate, compromise, respect, and encourage, strengthening their understanding of how these concepts apply to real group interactions and classroom discussions.

Learning Goals

• Vocabulary & Definitions (Grades 3-5) – Accurately match teamwork-related words with their correct meanings.
• Understanding Cooperative Terminology – Build knowledge of language used to describe positive group behaviors.
• Concept Matching Skills – Practice careful reading and attention to detail when comparing words and definitions.
• Social-Emotional Language Development – Learn vocabulary that supports communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with ELA and SEL standards for elementary learners.
• Clear Matching Format – Supports independent practice and easy comprehension checks.
• Focus on Meaningful Vocabulary – Emphasizes terms students can immediately apply in group settings.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for SEL lessons, literacy centers, review activities, small groups, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students develop the language they need to work effectively with others. By matching teamwork words to their definitions, learners strengthen vocabulary knowledge, reading comprehension, and understanding of cooperative behaviors. Suitable for classroom and homeschool settings, this activity supports clearer communication, respectful collaboration, and confident participation in group learning experiences.

This worksheet is part of our teamwork and cooperation worksheet collection.