Helpful vs Hurtful Problem Solving Worksheet

Students distinguish helpful from hurtful words and actions, then rewrite statements with more helpful alternatives.
Grades
Grades 1–2
Pages
2
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Updated Apr 06, 2023

Subject
Special Resources
Topic
Helpful words, Hurtful words
Resource types
Worksheets
Answer key
Included

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From the author

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. The boxes contain words and actions. Students will read each entry and decide whether each word or action would be helpful or hurtful. If the words are helpful, they can color the box yellow. Below the chart, three separate statements provide space to write more helpful alternatives. 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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In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

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

  • Discuss the situation and tone before judging a statement.

  • Distinguish a clear personal boundary from insulting or physically hurting someone.

  • Use the sample rewrites as examples and accept other respectful wording.

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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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Conflict resolution

  • Helpful vs hurtful language

  • Social-emotional learning

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