Grades K–2
Pack Your Backpack
Color the twelve things a ready student packs for school, cross out what should stay home and draw your packed backpack.
SEL worksheet · Responsibility and good choices
Responsibility Words
Fill in six words that describe a responsible person: reliable, honest, prepared, organized, punctual and accountable.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Responsibility, Honesty, Routines, Owning mistakes
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Write the word that fits each sentence.
- 1. Ana always does what she says she will do. She is
- 2. Jack told the truth about the broken window. He is
- 3. Rosa brings her pencil, book and water bottle every day. She is
- 4. Theo keeps his desk and folders neat so he can find things. He is
- 5. Priya gets to soccer practice on time every week. She is
- 6. Max said, “That was my fault, and I will fix it.” He is
- The word that describes me best:
Teacher tip
Use the words when you praise responsible choices.
How to use it
- Connect it to your class jobs and routines.
- Talk about a time you forgot something and how you fixed it.
- Let kids choose to share or keep their answers private. Both are fine.
Watch for
Home jobs differ a lot between families. Keep examples open so no one feels singled out.
Talk about it
- What can you do after you make a mistake?
- Have you ever been in a moment like this? What happened?
Take it further
Start a class job chart that rotates every week.
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