Respecting Others | Free Social Scenario SEL Printable Reading Comprehension
Help your students build respect and positive classroom behavior with this free social narrative focused on respecting others. This easy-to-use social-emotional learning activity includes short stories with comprehension checks and choice questions that guide children through what it means to listen, wait their turn, use polite words, and show kindness.
Perfect for morning meetings, SEL lessons, counseling groups, behavior interventions, and small group work, this printable gives teachers a simple, ready-to-use tool to reinforce respectful behavior in everyday situations. With two differentiated levels, it’s ideal for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, ESL, and special education students who benefit from structured social skills practice.
✅ What’s Included:
- 2 short respect scenarios (Emma during circle time, Noah in the cafeteria)
- Level 1 and Level 2 versions for differentiation
- Read-and-respond questions for comprehension
- Yes/No and multiple-choice format for easy use
- Blackline printables for quick prep
How to Use This Free SEL Printable:
- Read the respect behavior story aloud in class.
- Discuss the actions with students (listening, waiting, saying thank you).
- Have students circle or choose answers to check understanding.
- Use as a counseling story, transition activity, SEL warm-up, or classroom management tool.
🔥 Bundle Upsell: Over 300 Social Skills Scenarios!
If you love this free resource, you’ll want the full Social Skills Scenarios Bundle. With over 300 stories and differentiated levels, this bundle covers essential skills like kindness, responsibility, problem-solving, managing emotions, making friends, handling conflict, coping strategies, self-esteem, growth mindset, and more.
Each scenario includes multiple levels, comprehension questions, and easy-to-use printables that help students practice real-world social skills in a structured and engaging way. Perfect for SEL lessons, counseling, SPED classrooms, and small group instruction, this bundle saves you hours of prep and gives you ready-made activities for the entire school year.
