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🀝 Personal & social skills: First Grade Readiness Printables

120 free printables for 12 personal & social skills skills β€” 10 each β€” for Kindergarten and Grade 1. Name the skill when you see it β€” β€œYou stayed calm and used words!” β€” and practise routines until they feel automatic.

🌟 I Believe in MeπŸ“‹ Rules & RoutinesπŸ–οΈ Caring for Our ThingsπŸ”„ When Things ChangeπŸ” Curious Me🎯 Staying Focused🀝 TeamworkπŸ§‘β€πŸ« Talking With TeachersπŸ‘₯ Joining the GroupπŸ’— Respecting OthersπŸ—£οΈ Use Your WordsπŸ™‹ Asking for Help

🌟 I Believe in Me

Skill: Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth.

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I Believe in Me 1: Kind Choices

Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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I Believe in Me 2: My Story

Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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I Believe in Me 3: Practice Chart

Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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I Believe in Me 4: What Would You Do?

Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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I Believe in Me 5: Draw Myself

Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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I Believe in Me 6: Role-Play Cards

Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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I Believe in Me 7: Poster

Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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I Believe in Me 8: Cut and Sort

Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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I Believe in Me 9: Award

Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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I Believe in Me 10: Family Talk Card

Shows confidence and a sense of self-worth (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ“‹ Rules & Routines

Skill: Follows rules and routines at home and at school.

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Rules & Routines 1: Kind Choices

Follows rules and routines at home and at school (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rules & Routines 2: My Story

Follows rules and routines at home and at school (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rules & Routines 3: Practice Chart

Follows rules and routines at home and at school (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rules & Routines 4: What Would You Do?

Follows rules and routines at home and at school (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rules & Routines 5: Draw Myself

Follows rules and routines at home and at school (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rules & Routines 6: Role-Play Cards

Follows rules and routines at home and at school (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rules & Routines 7: Poster

Follows rules and routines at home and at school (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rules & Routines 8: Cut and Sort

Follows rules and routines at home and at school (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rules & Routines 9: Award

Follows rules and routines at home and at school (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rules & Routines 10: Family Talk Card

Follows rules and routines at home and at school (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ–οΈ Caring for Our Things

Skill: Uses materials purposefully and respectfully.

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Caring for Our Things 1: Kind Choices

Uses materials purposefully and respectfully (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Caring for Our Things 2: My Story

Uses materials purposefully and respectfully (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Caring for Our Things 3: Practice Chart

Uses materials purposefully and respectfully (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Caring for Our Things 4: What Would You Do?

Uses materials purposefully and respectfully (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Caring for Our Things 5: Draw Myself

Uses materials purposefully and respectfully (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Caring for Our Things 6: Role-Play Cards

Uses materials purposefully and respectfully (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Caring for Our Things 7: Poster

Uses materials purposefully and respectfully (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Caring for Our Things 8: Cut and Sort

Uses materials purposefully and respectfully (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Caring for Our Things 9: Award

Uses materials purposefully and respectfully (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Caring for Our Things 10: Family Talk Card

Uses materials purposefully and respectfully (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ”„ When Things Change

Skill: Adapts comfortably to changes.

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When Things Change 1: Kind Choices

Adapts comfortably to changes (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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When Things Change 2: My Story

Adapts comfortably to changes (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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When Things Change 3: Practice Chart

Adapts comfortably to changes (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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When Things Change 4: What Would You Do?

Adapts comfortably to changes (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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When Things Change 5: Draw Myself

Adapts comfortably to changes (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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When Things Change 6: Role-Play Cards

Adapts comfortably to changes (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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When Things Change 7: Poster

Adapts comfortably to changes (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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When Things Change 8: Cut and Sort

Adapts comfortably to changes (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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When Things Change 9: Award

Adapts comfortably to changes (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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When Things Change 10: Family Talk Card

Adapts comfortably to changes (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ” Curious Me

Skill: Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner.

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Curious Me 1: Kind Choices

Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Curious Me 2: My Story

Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Curious Me 3: Practice Chart

Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Curious Me 4: What Would You Do?

Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Curious Me 5: Draw Myself

Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Curious Me 6: Role-Play Cards

Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Curious Me 7: Poster

Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Curious Me 8: Cut and Sort

Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Curious Me 9: Award

Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Curious Me 10: Family Talk Card

Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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🎯 Staying Focused

Skill: Pays attention to one task for a period of time.

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Staying Focused 1: Kind Choices

Pays attention to one task for a period of time (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Staying Focused 2: My Story

Pays attention to one task for a period of time (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Staying Focused 3: Practice Chart

Pays attention to one task for a period of time (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Staying Focused 4: What Would You Do?

Pays attention to one task for a period of time (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Staying Focused 5: Draw Myself

Pays attention to one task for a period of time (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Staying Focused 6: Role-Play Cards

Pays attention to one task for a period of time (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Staying Focused 7: Poster

Pays attention to one task for a period of time (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Staying Focused 8: Cut and Sort

Pays attention to one task for a period of time (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Staying Focused 9: Award

Pays attention to one task for a period of time (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Staying Focused 10: Family Talk Card

Pays attention to one task for a period of time (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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🀝 Teamwork

Skill: Works, plays and shares with others.

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Teamwork 1: Kind Choices

Works, plays and shares with others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Teamwork 2: My Story

Works, plays and shares with others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Teamwork 3: Practice Chart

Works, plays and shares with others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Teamwork 4: What Would You Do?

Works, plays and shares with others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Teamwork 5: Draw Myself

Works, plays and shares with others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Teamwork 6: Role-Play Cards

Works, plays and shares with others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Teamwork 7: Poster

Works, plays and shares with others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Teamwork 8: Cut and Sort

Works, plays and shares with others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Teamwork 9: Award

Works, plays and shares with others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Teamwork 10: Family Talk Card

Works, plays and shares with others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Talking With Teachers

Skill: Interacts easily with familiar adults.

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Talking With Teachers 1: Kind Choices

Interacts easily with familiar adults (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Talking With Teachers 2: My Story

Interacts easily with familiar adults (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Talking With Teachers 3: Practice Chart

Interacts easily with familiar adults (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Talking With Teachers 4: What Would You Do?

Interacts easily with familiar adults (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Talking With Teachers 5: Draw Myself

Interacts easily with familiar adults (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Talking With Teachers 6: Role-Play Cards

Interacts easily with familiar adults (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Talking With Teachers 7: Poster

Interacts easily with familiar adults (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Talking With Teachers 8: Cut and Sort

Interacts easily with familiar adults (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Talking With Teachers 9: Award

Interacts easily with familiar adults (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Talking With Teachers 10: Family Talk Card

Interacts easily with familiar adults (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ‘₯ Joining the Group

Skill: Participates in group activities.

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Joining the Group 1: Kind Choices

Participates in group activities (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Joining the Group 2: My Story

Participates in group activities (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Joining the Group 3: Practice Chart

Participates in group activities (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Joining the Group 4: What Would You Do?

Participates in group activities (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Joining the Group 5: Draw Myself

Participates in group activities (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Joining the Group 6: Role-Play Cards

Participates in group activities (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Joining the Group 7: Poster

Participates in group activities (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Joining the Group 8: Cut and Sort

Participates in group activities (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Joining the Group 9: Award

Participates in group activities (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Joining the Group 10: Family Talk Card

Participates in group activities (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ’— Respecting Others

Skill: Respects the feelings and rights of others.

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Respecting Others 1: Kind Choices

Respects the feelings and rights of others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Respecting Others 2: My Story

Respects the feelings and rights of others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Respecting Others 3: Practice Chart

Respects the feelings and rights of others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Respecting Others 4: What Would You Do?

Respects the feelings and rights of others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Respecting Others 5: Draw Myself

Respects the feelings and rights of others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Respecting Others 6: Role-Play Cards

Respects the feelings and rights of others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Respecting Others 7: Poster

Respects the feelings and rights of others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Respecting Others 8: Cut and Sort

Respects the feelings and rights of others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Respecting Others 9: Award

Respects the feelings and rights of others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Respecting Others 10: Family Talk Card

Respects the feelings and rights of others (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ—£οΈ Use Your Words

Skill: Uses words to resolve conflicts.

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Use Your Words 1: Kind Choices

Uses words to resolve conflicts (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Use Your Words 2: My Story

Uses words to resolve conflicts (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Use Your Words 3: Practice Chart

Uses words to resolve conflicts (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Use Your Words 4: What Would You Do?

Uses words to resolve conflicts (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Use Your Words 5: Draw Myself

Uses words to resolve conflicts (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Use Your Words 6: Role-Play Cards

Uses words to resolve conflicts (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Use Your Words 7: Poster

Uses words to resolve conflicts (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Use Your Words 8: Cut and Sort

Uses words to resolve conflicts (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Use Your Words 9: Award

Uses words to resolve conflicts (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Use Your Words 10: Family Talk Card

Uses words to resolve conflicts (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ™‹ Asking for Help

Skill: Seeks adult help when needed.

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Asking for Help 1: Kind Choices

Seeks adult help when needed (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking for Help 2: My Story

Seeks adult help when needed (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking for Help 3: Practice Chart

Seeks adult help when needed (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking for Help 4: What Would You Do?

Seeks adult help when needed (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking for Help 5: Draw Myself

Seeks adult help when needed (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking for Help 6: Role-Play Cards

Seeks adult help when needed (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking for Help 7: Poster

Seeks adult help when needed (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking for Help 8: Cut and Sort

Seeks adult help when needed (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking for Help 9: Award

Seeks adult help when needed (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking for Help 10: Family Talk Card

Seeks adult help when needed (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Frequently asked questions

Why does personal & social skills matter for first grade?

Confidence, rules and routines, focus, teamwork, respect, solving conflicts with words and asking for help. Name the skill when you see it β€” β€œYou stayed calm and used words!” β€” and practise routines until they feel automatic.

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What ages are they for?

Kindergarten (ages 5–6) and Grade 1 (ages 6–7).

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