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SEL worksheet · Friendship and teamwork
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.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- 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:
- There are no wrong answers! Rank these friend qualities from 1 (matters most to me) to 8 (matters least), then tell why.
- A good listener
- Likes the same things
- Fair when we play
- Which quality do YOU show best as a friend?
Words on this sheet
Friend qualityMy rankKindHonestFunnyLoyalKeeps secrets
Teacher tip
There is no right ranking. Let kids compare and explain.
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 makes someone a good friend?
- 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.
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