SEL worksheet · Friendship and teamwork

Teamwork Words

Match six teamwork words, like cooperate and encourage, to their meanings, then use them in sentences.

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Grade level
Grades 2–5
Time
About 20 minutes
Answer key
Yes, page 2 of the PDF
Kids practice
Friendship skills, Teamwork, Conversation skills, Cooperation

What kids do

Printed on the sheet:

  1. Draw a line from each teamwork word to its meaning.
  2. Write the best teamwork word.
  3. 1. When Mia said “You can do it!”, she helped
  4. 2. Every person should her teammate.

Teacher tip

Use the words when you give feedback during group work.

How to use it

  • Use it at the start of the year or after a class change.
  • Follow it with a short team game so kids can try the skills.
  • Keep finished sheets in an SEL folder so kids can look back on their growth.

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?
  • How might someone else see it differently?

Take it further

Make a class book of friendship tips with one page per child.

US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.

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