Turn Taking Social Scenarios Social Emotional Learning Worksheets

Help your students learn the essential skill of taking turns with these leveled Social Skills Scenarios! Perfect for elementary classrooms, special education, and counseling groups, this pack provides real-life stories, guided comprehension questions, and good choice vs bad choice responses to help kids practice patience, sharing, and waiting for their turn.

With two levels of text (Level 1 and Level 2), you’ll have the flexibility to differentiate for SPED, ESL, and early learners while also challenging higher readers with deeper comprehension.

✨ What’s Included:

• 10 Level 1 social scenarios (longer text with higher-level comprehension questions).
• 10 Level 2 social scenarios (simpler text with visuals and shorter sentences).
• Guided prompts that ask students to identify good choices vs poor choices.
• Printable for whole class, small groups, morning meetings, or SEL centers.
• Illustrated scenarios to support comprehension and engagement.

Differentiation Made Simple:

• Level 1: Designed for stronger readers who can handle longer passages and reflection questions. These texts encourage students to explain why taking turns is important and to connect choices to outcomes.
• Level 2: Beginner-friendly texts with short sentences and direct language. Students focus on what the correct behavior looks like with clear visual supports.

10 Level 1 Scenarios (Higher-Level)

1. Waiting for a swing at recess.
2. Taking turns on the classroom computer.
3. Deciding who gets to use the ball first.
4. Sharing paints at the art table.
5. Waiting to speak in circle time.
6. Letting someone else go down the slide first.
7. Taking turns during a board game.
8. Waiting in line at the drinking fountain.
9. Letting a partner answer first in class.
10. Deciding who plays a favorite game piece.

10 Level 2 Scenarios (Simpler, Beginner-Friendly)

1. Sharing crayons with a friend.
2. Waiting to play with a toy.
3. Letting someone else take a turn in a game.
4. Waiting for the ball in gym.
5. Taking turns on the playground slide.
6. Sharing blocks during free play.
7. Waiting to be line leader.
8. Taking turns with a classroom book.
9. Waiting quietly for a turn to speak.
10. Letting a classmate go first at snack time.

Why Teachers Love It

⭐ Saves prep time — just print and go!

⭐ Differentiated for multiple ability levels (SPED, ESL, early elementary).

⭐ Helps with behavior management and smoother classroom routines.

⭐ Teaches patience, sharing, and social problem solving.

⭐ Great for SEL lessons, counseling activities, or small group practice.

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