Kindness Social Skills Scenarios | SEL Lessons & Worksheets for Kids

Build a culture of kindness, empathy, and respect in your classroom with these engaging Kindness Social Skills Scenarios! This resource helps children understand what kindness looks like in everyday school situations while also teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) skills.

With two differentiated levels, this pack allows you to teach kindness effectively to early learners, ESL, SPED, and elementary students. Each story includes comprehension prompts, discussion questions, and “good choice vs poor choice” responses, so kids can reflect on the impact of kindness.

✨ What’s Included:

• 10 Level 1 Scenarios with longer passages and comprehension questions.
• 10 Level 2 Scenarios with short, simple text and clear visuals.
• Good choice vs poor choice responses to reinforce learning.
• Printable & digital versions for flexible classroom or counseling use.
• Illustrated scenarios to support engagement and understanding.

Differentiation

• Level 1: Higher-level passages encourage students to reflect on why kindness matters and how it strengthens relationships.
• Level 2: Simplified texts highlight what kindness looks like in action, perfect for young learners or students who need extra support.

10 Level 1 Scenarios (Higher-Level)

1. Sharing supplies with a classmate.
2. Inviting someone new to join a game.
3. Helping a friend carry materials.
4. Saying kind words when someone is upset.
5. Writing a thank-you note.
6. Complimenting a classmate’s work.
7. Taking turns fairly in a game.
8. Encouraging a nervous classmate.
9. Helping clean up after an activity.
10. Standing up for a friend.

10 Level 2 Scenarios (Simpler, Beginner-Friendly)

1. Saying “please” and “thank you.”
2. Smiling at a friend.
3. Picking up a dropped pencil for someone.
4. Helping a classmate open their lunchbox.
5. Letting someone go first in line.
6. Sharing crayons or toys.
7. Waving hello to a new student.
8. Helping tidy up the classroom.
9. Cheering for a classmate.
10. Offering to share a snack.

Why Teachers Love It

⭐ Saves planning time — ready-to-use SEL activities

⭐ Differentiated for diverse learners (SPED, ESL, early grades)

⭐ Supports classroom community and character education

⭐ Promotes empathy, respect, and friendship skills

⭐ Perfect for SEL lessons, small groups, counseling, or morning meetings

This resource is perfect for kindness activities for kids, SEL worksheets, social emotional learning lessons, empathy and kindness worksheets, social stories for kids, classroom management SEL, social skills scenarios, behavior management worksheets, social emotional regulation activities, and character education lessons.

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