Helpful vs Hurtful Problem Solving Worksheet
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- Preschool–K
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This helpful vs. hurtful problem solving worksheet is a great way for students to learn how to best solve social problems. By deciding which statements are hurtful and helpful, students will be better equipped to handle future conflicts. This worksheet is a valuable tool for any teacher looking to promote social skills in their classroom.
If you want to give students extra practice with how they communicate to solve problems, I have just the resource for you.
This activity is perfect for students who are struggling with using the right language when faced with conflict. This will help them practice and improve their skills. This is a Helpful vs. Hurtful Problem Solving Words Printable.
On the first page, there is a chart with 12 boxes. Inside each box is a phrase or sentence. students will read each statement and decide if it would be helpful or hurtful to say those words. If the words are helpful, they can color the box yellow. For the words that are hurtful, they will be tasked with rewriting those words in a way that proves more helpful to solve their problem. An answer key is included on the next page.
You may choose to have students complete this independently. It also works great as a small group activity. This is a great activity for a teacher or guidance counselor to implement after a lesson.
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Learning objectives
Students distinguish helpful from hurtful language when responding to common classroom conflicts.
Students rewrite hurtful statements into more respectful, helpful alternatives.
Students practice specific scripted phrases, such as 'Excuse me, would you be able to move?', for resolving everyday classroom disputes.
Teaching tips
Review the yellow-coloring sorting activity as a class first, discussing why each phrase is helpful or hurtful, before students attempt the independent rewrite section.
Use the three sample answers on the answer key as a model, then encourage students to generate their own alternate wording rather than copying it exactly.
Pair this worksheet with role-play practice, having students act out a hurtful phrase and its helpful rewrite with a partner.
Skills covered
Conflict-resolution language — students identify and generate helpful phrasing for common classroom disputes.
Perspective-taking — students consider how a hurtful phrase might make a classmate feel and reframe it more kindly.
Reading comprehension — students read and interpret short dialogue-style phrases to judge their tone.
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What kind of classroom situations do the phrases cover?
Everyday peer conflicts such as sharing markers, taking turns getting in line, and wanting personal space, phrased as things one student might say to another.
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