This being a good citizen worksheet helps 2nd graders spot good-citizen actions and build character words like honest, fair, and responsible. Includes an answer key for easy, no-prep social studies practice.
Using this Bullying Worksheet, students write a description explaining how the person could have reacted in a kind way rather than a mean way.
This good citizenship worksheet helps 2nd graders recognize responsible actions and write ways to help their community. An answer key is included for quick, no-prep character education practice.
A Caring Character Reading Comprehension Worksheet built around a short lunchroom story about welcoming a new classmate. Written for 2nd grade, with an answer key included, so kindness and comprehension practice takes no prep at all.
The Community Song teaches kids how to be a good citizen in the community. This is a fun citizenship song that teaches kids about being a citizen and being part of their community.
Using the Community Song (MP3), students learn how to be a good citizen in the community by listening to this catchy song.
This rules consequences worksheet helps 2nd graders match rules to their results, read a picture to name a rule and consequence, and reflect on a rule of their own. Includes an answer key for quick, no-prep character education practice at home or school.
UsingGood Morning Song (MP3), students will have a great day at school after listening to this song in their morning circles.
UsingCharacter Reading Comprehension Workbook, students can have all of the passages about different character traits all in one workbook.
These back to school behavior flash cards show preschool to 3rd grade children twelve classroom expectations with clear pictures and simple words. Answer key included, so every child starts the year knowing what to do.
UsingGive Me Five Poster, students can know what to do when they hear their teacher say "Give me Five" and follow directions.
The Responsibility Character Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 2nd graders a short story about a girl who goes back to finish her class job, plus comprehension questions. Answer key included for no-prep character practice.
This My Teacher Worksheet gives 2nd Grade students five friendly interview questions and a drawing box, so back to school starts with a classroom where everyone knows their teacher.
This Respect Character Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 2nd graders an original story about two friends in music class, plus multiple-choice, fill-in, and writing questions. Answer key included for quick, no-prep character practice.
Using the Responsibility Song (MP3), students learn how to show responsibility at home and at school while listening to a song.
A self-control character reading comprehension worksheet where 2nd graders read a short classroom story and answer seven questions about it. Answer key included, so it is ready for no-prep character education practice.
Using the Caring Song, students learn how to care for others at home. This song will help build confidence and your kids will want to show kindness to others. Our students need a lot of practice and examples of how to treat each other kindly. This song will help your…
Using the Truth Song (MP3), students learn how to speak the truth and how to be honest while listening to a song.
Good citizens start in second grade
Second graders build on the basics of kindness and start thinking about being a good citizen. They learn why we have rules and what happens when we break them, practice self-control when they're frustrated, and take responsibility for their jobs and mistakes. They talk about caring for others, standing up to bullying and being a helpful member of the class community. The click moment is a child calmly taking a deep breath instead of yelling, and telling you, "I used my self-control!"
Second graders learn character through stories, songs and real choices. These moves make it part of every day.
Have kids brainstorm a classroom rule, then draw what happens when it's followed and when it's broken. Talking about consequences, good and bad, helps kids understand why rules exist.
Why it works: going from real objects to pictures to symbols is a core recommendation of the U.S. Department of Education's elementary math guide.
Try it withRules Consequences WorksheetWorksheetsOpen it →Play the Responsibility Song when you hand out class jobs each week. Kids sing along, then explain how their job helps the class. The song turns chores into a source of pride.
Why it works: a catchy, repeating tune gives the brain a hook to hang words on, so sung text is remembered better (Wallace, 1994).
Try it withResponsibility Song (MP3)SongsOpen it →Read a short story about self-control and ask a few questions. Then role-play: "What would you do if someone cut in line?" Practicing the calm choice ahead of time makes it easier in the moment.
Why it works: pulling an answer out of memory makes it stick far better than rereading it, one of the strongest findings in learning research (Dunlosky and colleagues, 2013).
Try it withSelf-Control Character Reading Comprehension WorksheetAssessmentsOpen it →Character lessons work best when kids get to act, sing and share.
WorksheetsKids nominate classmates for being good citizens and explain what they did.
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VideosSing the Caring Song, then add a paper link to a class chain for every kind act.
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AssessmentsRead a story about bullying and practice what to say and do to help.
Open The Bully Reading Comprehension Worksheet →Teacher favorites right now: Being a Good Citizen Worksheet, Bullying Worksheet and Good Citizenship Worksheet.
It teaches traits like responsibility, self-control, caring, respect and good citizenship through stories, songs, discussions and practice.
Name it, model it and practice it. Teach calming tools like deep breaths and counting to five, and role-play tough moments before they happen.
Talk about rules, responsibilities and helping others. Give kids real jobs and recognize them when they act as good citizens.
Use the same trait words used at school, praise effort and kindness, and talk about choices and consequences calmly.
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