Kind Words or Unkind Words? Cut and Sort
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Kind Words or Unkind Words? Cut and Sort" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Kind or unkind words cut and sort for K to 2nd grade: 10 speech bubbles to cut out and glue under kind words or unkind words. Answer key included. Part of our National Bullying Prevention Month holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
An adult reads each speech bubble aloud. Children cut it out and glue it in the right column, then practice saying the kind words to a partner.
What students will practice
- Teaches Kindergarten to 2nd grade students to spot bullying, stand up safely, tell a trusted adult and choose kindness.
- Practices counting, matching or problem solving through a game or puzzle with clear directions.
- Made for Kindergarten to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the "Kind Words or Unkind Words?" Cut and Sort?
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An adult reads each speech bubble aloud. Children cut it out and glue it in the right column, then practice saying the kind words to a partner.
What is the "Kind Words or Unkind Words?" Cut and Sort?
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One page with a name line and two columns, Kind words, words that feel good, and Unkind words, words that hurt. Ten speech bubbles sit below, such as Do you want to play?, Thank you!, Are you OK? and Go away! The answer key shows each bubble in its column.
Can I use the "Kind Words or Unkind Words?" Cut and Sort at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade National Bullying Prevention Month resources are there?
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7 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 National Bullying Prevention Month resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our National Bullying Prevention Month activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are National Bullying Prevention Month resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these National Bullying Prevention Month resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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