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🤝 Social & emotional skills: Kindergarten Readiness Printables

100 free printables for 10 social & emotional skills skills — 10 each — for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Play games that need turns, notice kind actions out loud, and practise “please”, “thank you” and “can I play?”.

🤝 Playing Together🔄 Taking Turns & Sharing🧹 Cleaning Up👥 Joining In🧑‍🏫 Talking With Grown-Ups💗 Caring About Feelings🎒 Respecting Belongings👂 Good Listening🆘 Getting Help With Problems🙏 Good Manners

🤝 Playing Together

Skill: Plays well with others.

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Playing Together 1: Kind Choices

Plays well with others (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Playing Together 2: My Story

Plays well with others (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Playing Together 3: Practice Chart

Plays well with others (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Playing Together 4: What Would You Do?

Plays well with others (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Playing Together 5: Draw Myself

Plays well with others (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Playing Together 6: Role-Play Cards

Plays well with others (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Playing Together 7: Poster

Plays well with others (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Playing Together 8: Cut and Sort

Plays well with others (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Playing Together 9: Award

Plays well with others (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Playing Together 10: Family Talk Card

Plays well with others (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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🔄 Taking Turns & Sharing

Skill: Takes turns and shares.

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Taking Turns & Sharing 1: Kind Choices

Takes turns and shares (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Taking Turns & Sharing 2: My Story

Takes turns and shares (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Taking Turns & Sharing 3: Practice Chart

Takes turns and shares (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Taking Turns & Sharing 4: What Would You Do?

Takes turns and shares (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Taking Turns & Sharing 5: Draw Myself

Takes turns and shares (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Taking Turns & Sharing 6: Role-Play Cards

Takes turns and shares (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Taking Turns & Sharing 7: Poster

Takes turns and shares (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Taking Turns & Sharing 8: Cut and Sort

Takes turns and shares (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Taking Turns & Sharing 9: Award

Takes turns and shares (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Taking Turns & Sharing 10: Family Talk Card

Takes turns and shares (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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🧹 Cleaning Up

Skill: Cleans up after playing.

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Cleaning Up 1: Kind Choices

Cleans up after playing (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Cleaning Up 2: My Story

Cleans up after playing (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Cleaning Up 3: Practice Chart

Cleans up after playing (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Cleaning Up 4: What Would You Do?

Cleans up after playing (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Cleaning Up 5: Draw Myself

Cleans up after playing (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Cleaning Up 6: Role-Play Cards

Cleans up after playing (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Cleaning Up 7: Poster

Cleans up after playing (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Cleaning Up 8: Cut and Sort

Cleans up after playing (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Cleaning Up 9: Award

Cleans up after playing (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Cleaning Up 10: Family Talk Card

Cleans up after playing (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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👥 Joining In

Skill: Takes part in group activities.

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Joining In 1: Kind Choices

Takes part in group activities (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Joining In 2: My Story

Takes part in group activities (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Joining In 3: Practice Chart

Takes part in group activities (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Joining In 4: What Would You Do?

Takes part in group activities (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Joining In 5: Draw Myself

Takes part in group activities (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Joining In 6: Role-Play Cards

Takes part in group activities (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Joining In 7: Poster

Takes part in group activities (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Joining In 8: Cut and Sort

Takes part in group activities (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Joining In 9: Award

Takes part in group activities (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Joining In 10: Family Talk Card

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🧑‍🏫 Talking With Grown-Ups

Skill: Talks with familiar adults.

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Talking With Grown-Ups 1: Kind Choices

Talks with familiar adults (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Talking With Grown-Ups 2: My Story

Talks with familiar adults (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Talking With Grown-Ups 3: Practice Chart

Talks with familiar adults (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Talking With Grown-Ups 4: What Would You Do?

Talks with familiar adults (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Talking With Grown-Ups 5: Draw Myself

Talks with familiar adults (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Talking With Grown-Ups 6: Role-Play Cards

Talks with familiar adults (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Talking With Grown-Ups 7: Poster

Talks with familiar adults (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Talking With Grown-Ups 8: Cut and Sort

Talks with familiar adults (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Talking With Grown-Ups 9: Award

Talks with familiar adults (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Talking With Grown-Ups 10: Family Talk Card

Talks with familiar adults (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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💗 Caring About Feelings

Skill: Is considerate of others' feelings.

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Caring About Feelings 1: Kind Choices

Is considerate of others' feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Caring About Feelings 2: My Story

Is considerate of others' feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Caring About Feelings 3: Practice Chart

Is considerate of others' feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Caring About Feelings 4: What Would You Do?

Is considerate of others' feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Caring About Feelings 5: Draw Myself

Is considerate of others' feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Caring About Feelings 6: Role-Play Cards

Is considerate of others' feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Caring About Feelings 7: Poster

Is considerate of others' feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Caring About Feelings 8: Cut and Sort

Is considerate of others' feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Caring About Feelings 9: Award

Is considerate of others' feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Caring About Feelings 10: Family Talk Card

Is considerate of others' feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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🎒 Respecting Belongings

Skill: Respects others' belongings.

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Respecting Belongings 1: Kind Choices

Respects others' belongings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Respecting Belongings 2: My Story

Respects others' belongings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Respecting Belongings 3: Practice Chart

Respects others' belongings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Respecting Belongings 4: What Would You Do?

Respects others' belongings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Respecting Belongings 5: Draw Myself

Respects others' belongings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Respecting Belongings 6: Role-Play Cards

Respects others' belongings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Respecting Belongings 7: Poster

Respects others' belongings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Respecting Belongings 8: Cut and Sort

Respects others' belongings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Respecting Belongings 9: Award

Respects others' belongings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Respecting Belongings 10: Family Talk Card

Respects others' belongings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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👂 Good Listening

Skill: Listens when others are talking.

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Good Listening 1: Kind Choices

Listens when others are talking (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Listening 2: My Story

Listens when others are talking (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Listening 3: Practice Chart

Listens when others are talking (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Listening 4: What Would You Do?

Listens when others are talking (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Listening 5: Draw Myself

Listens when others are talking (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Listening 6: Role-Play Cards

Listens when others are talking (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Listening 7: Poster

Listens when others are talking (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Listening 8: Cut and Sort

Listens when others are talking (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Listening 9: Award

Listens when others are talking (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Listening 10: Family Talk Card

Listens when others are talking (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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🆘 Getting Help With Problems

Skill: Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict.

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Getting Help With Problems 1: Kind Choices

Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Getting Help With Problems 2: My Story

Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Getting Help With Problems 3: Practice Chart

Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Getting Help With Problems 4: What Would You Do?

Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Getting Help With Problems 5: Draw Myself

Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Getting Help With Problems 6: Role-Play Cards

Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Getting Help With Problems 7: Poster

Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Getting Help With Problems 8: Cut and Sort

Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Getting Help With Problems 9: Award

Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Getting Help With Problems 10: Family Talk Card

Asks a grown-up for help with a conflict (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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🙏 Good Manners

Skill: Uses manners.

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Good Manners 1: Kind Choices

Uses manners (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Manners 2: My Story

Uses manners (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Manners 3: Practice Chart

Uses manners (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Manners 4: What Would You Do?

Uses manners (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Manners 5: Draw Myself

Uses manners (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Manners 6: Role-Play Cards

Uses manners (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Manners 7: Poster

Uses manners (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Manners 8: Cut and Sort

Uses manners (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Manners 9: Award

Uses manners (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Good Manners 10: Family Talk Card

Uses manners (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Frequently asked questions

Why do social & emotional skills matter for kindergarten?

Playing together, sharing, tidying, listening, kindness, manners and getting help. Play games that need turns, notice kind actions out loud, and practise “please”, “thank you” and “can I play?”.

Are these printables free?

Yes — free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account.

What ages are they for?

Pre-K (ages 3–5) and Kindergarten (ages 5–6).

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