Compliment Starters Word Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Compliment Starters Word Mat" is written for 1st Grade to 3rd Grade (Ages 6-9). 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.
Compliment starters word mat for 1st to 3rd grade: 12 sentence starters and 12 kind words for writing compliment notes, plus three tips. Part of our National Compliment Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Keep the mat out while students write compliment notes to classmates or family. Pair it with a class mailbox for National Compliment Day.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten to 3rd grade students words and practice for giving and receiving kind, specific compliments.
- Gives children a picture word bank to check while they read, talk and write.
- Made for Kindergarten to 3rd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Compliment Starters Word Mat?
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Keep the mat out while students write compliment notes to classmates or family. Pair it with a class mailbox for National Compliment Day.
What is the Compliment Starters Word Mat?
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One page with 12 sentence starters such as You are great at..., I noticed that you... and You help our class by..., and 12 kind words including patient, thoughtful, generous and cheerful. A tips box reminds students to be specific, praise effort and kindness, and mean what they say.
Can I use the Compliment Starters Word Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 1st Grade to 3rd 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 1st Grade to 3rd Grade National Compliment Day resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. There are 4 National Compliment Day resources in all, from Kindergarten to 5th Grade, gathered on our National Compliment Day 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 Compliment Day resources for?
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These are written for 1st Grade to 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 6-9. 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 Compliment Day 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 1st Grade to 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 1st Grade to 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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