Respectful Peer Interactions Worksheet

Being a Kind and Respectful Friend

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Date:

💡 Today I Learned…

Write or draw one thing you learned today about being a respectful friend.

🤝 Part 1: Choose the Kind Action

Instructions: Read each scenario. Circle the kind and respectful choice.

1. Lena is playing alone at recess. You could…

A. Walk over and say, "Do you want to play with us?"

B. Ignore her and keep playing with your friends.

2. Your friend makes a mistake in a game. You could…

A. Laugh at them and say, "You're so bad at this!"

B. Say, "That's okay, everyone makes mistakes. Let's keep going!"

3. It's your turn to pick the game, but your friend really wants to play something else. You could…

A. Say, "Let's play your game today and mine next time."

B. Shout, "No! It's my turn so we do what I say!"

4. A new student doesn't know anyone at lunch. You could…

A. Sit far away so they don't bother you.

B. Smile and say, "You can sit with us if you like!"

5. Your friend is talking and you want to say something. You could…

A. Wait until they finish, then share your idea.

B. Talk over them so everyone hears you first.

6. Someone in your group is upset. You could…

A. Tell them to stop being so sensitive.

B. Ask, "Are you okay? Is there anything I can do?"

7. There is only one ball left and two people want to use it. You could…

A. Grab it quickly so you get it first.

B. Suggest taking turns or playing a game together.

8. A classmate says something unkind to another student. You could…

A. Join in and laugh along with them.

B. Check on the student who was upset and tell a trusted adult.

✏️ Part 2: Friendship Sentence Starters

Instructions: Finish each sentence in your own words.

1. 🙋 I can include you by…

2. 💬 I can use kind words like…

3. 🎲 When we share, I can…

4. 😤 If I feel upset, I can…

5. 👂 When my friend is talking, I can show I am listening by…

6. 🌟 A promise I will make to my friends is…

🎭 My Role-Play Plan

Instructions: Pick one scenario from Part 1. Plan what you would say and do.

The scenario I chose (write the number): ______

The respectful words I will use:

What I will do to be a good friend in this situation:

✅ My Self-Check Checklist

Instructions: At the end of the lesson, tick each box if you showed this behaviour today.

💬 Kind Words — I used kind and respectful words with my peers.

🙋 Include Others — I made sure no one was left out.

🔄 Take Turns / Share — I took turns and shared fairly.

One thing I will keep doing to be a respectful friend: _________________________________

📋 TEACHER ANSWER KEY

For teacher use only — do not distribute to students.

Part 1: Choose the Kind Action — Correct Answers

1. Lena is playing alone at recess.

✅ A. "Do you want to play with us?" — Inviting others to join shows inclusion and empathy.

2. Your friend makes a mistake in a game.

✅ B. "That's okay, everyone makes mistakes." — Showing patience and forgiveness supports positive peer relationships.

3. It's your turn to pick the game.

✅ A. "Let's play your game today and mine next time." — Compromise and turn-taking are key friendship skills.

4. A new student doesn't know anyone at lunch.

✅ B. "You can sit with us if you like!" — Welcoming new peers demonstrates inclusion and kindness.

5. Your friend is talking and you want to say something.

✅ A. Wait until they finish, then share your idea. — Active listening and waiting your turn shows respect.

6. Someone in your group is upset.

✅ B. "Are you okay? Is there anything I can do?" — Checking in with empathy supports emotional wellbeing.

7. There is only one ball left.

✅ B. Suggest taking turns or playing a game together. — Sharing and negotiating demonstrates respectful conflict resolution.

8. A classmate says something unkind.

✅ B. Check on the student and tell a trusted adult. — Being an upstander and seeking help is a safe and respectful response.

Part 2: Friendship Sentence Starters — Sample Responses

Accept any thoughtful, age-appropriate response. Below are sample answers to guide discussion:

1. I can include you by…

…asking you to join our game / saving you a seat / inviting you to work with our group.

2. I can use kind words like…

…"Great job!", "Do you want to play?", "I like your idea!", "Are you okay?"

3. When we share, I can…

…take turns, offer to go last, split things fairly, or suggest we both use it together.

4. If I feel upset, I can…

…take a deep breath, talk to a friend or teacher, walk away calmly, or use my words to explain how I feel.

5. When my friend is talking, I can show I am listening by…

…looking at them, nodding, not interrupting, and waiting for my turn to speak.

6. A promise I will make to my friends is…

…to always include others / to use kind words every day / to take turns fairly.

My Role-Play Plan

Accept any scenario from Part 1. Look for: a specific scenario number chosen, respectful language in the words section, and a concrete, kind action planned. Use this as a formative assessment of the student's understanding of respectful peer behaviours.

Self-Check Checklist

All three boxes should ideally be ticked. Use unticked boxes as a gentle conversation starter: "Which one felt tricky today? How could we practise that next time?"

Curriculum alignment: This worksheet addresses AC9HP4P01, AC9HP4P04, and AC9HP4P06 (Health and Physical Education, Years 3–4, Australian Curriculum v9).