Grades 2–5
Keep the Conversation Going
For six things a friend says, circle the reply that keeps the conversation going with a question or a connection.
SEL worksheet · Friendship and teamwork
Team Player or Bossy?
Circle team player or bossy for ten things kids do in a group, then write one way to be a great team player.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–3
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Friendship skills, Teamwork, Conversation skills, Cooperation
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Circle Team player or Bossy for each one.
- Asks, “What do you think?”
- Says, “We have to do it my way.”
- Grabs the supplies and does it all alone.
- Lets everyone have a turn.
- Cheers when a teammate does well.
- Tells everyone what to do and does not listen.
- Shares the jobs so everyone helps.
Teacher tip
Talk about how a leader can help without being bossy.
How to use it
- Pair kids with someone they don’t usually work with.
- Practice friendly phrases out loud before kids write them.
- Read scenarios aloud for younger kids and let them answer with a drawing.
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.
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