Grades K–2
How to Share
Number the four steps of sharing, ask, wait, use it gently and give it back, then draw yourself sharing with a friend.
SEL worksheet · Friendship and teamwork
Me and My Friend: Same and Different
Interview a friend and fill a Venn diagram with what is true for you, for them and for both of you.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–4
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Friendship skills, Teamwork, Conversation skills, Cooperation
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Talk with a friend. Write what is true just for you, just for your friend, and for both of you: favorite foods, games, colors, pets, places and more.
- Write at least three things in each part.
- Something surprising we have in common:
Teacher tip
Pair kids who don’t know each other well. They usually find more in common than they think.
How to use it
- Pair kids with someone they don’t usually work with.
- Practice friendly phrases out loud before kids write them.
- Model your own answer first. Kids open up more when the grown-up goes first.
Watch for
Kids who are often left out. Use these sheets to build in partners on purpose.
Talk about it
- What does a good teammate do when the team loses?
- Have you ever been in a moment like this? What happened?
Take it further
Hold a “buddy of the week” where partners eat lunch or do a job together.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
More friendship and teamwork worksheets
Grades 1–5
Roll a Conversation Starter
Roll a die to get a question, ask a partner, then ask a follow-up question about the answer. Great for getting to know someone.
Grades 2–5
Friendship Fix-It
Read six everyday friendship problems, from a broken promise to copying, and circle the best way to fix each one.
Grades 3–5
What Matters Most in a Friend?
Rank eight friend qualities, from kind and honest to funny and loyal, explain your top picks and think about the friend you are.
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