Worksheets
Home-School Communication Sheet for Ages 7-12 (Printable PDF)
Ages 7–12PNG
Home-School Communication Sheet for Ages 7-12 (Printable PDF): a print-ready worksheet for ages 7–12 with clear prompts for guided practice.
Speak, listen and ask
Communication Skills Activities for Kids
Explore printable communication activities for asking for help, assertive language, listening, conversation practice and respectful self-advocacy.
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Games & Activities
Self-Regulation Conversation Game for Kids Ages 7–12 – SEL Printable Board Game
Ages 7–12PNG
Self-Regulation Conversation Game for Kids Ages 7–12: a print-ready activity for ages 7–12 with clear prompts for guided practice.
Cards & Prompts
Social Skills Conversation Cards for Kids
Ages 7–12ZIP
Children explore social cues, communication choices and practical steps for resolving or repairing peer difficulties.
SEL Lessons
Healthy Boundaries Lesson for Kids
Ages 10–12PDF
This SEL lesson helps children ages 10–12 understand personal boundaries, recognize respectful behavior and practice clear, safe communication.
Social Stories
20 Social Stories for Kids
Ages 7–12ZIP
This collection includes 20 printable social stories about everyday school, friendship, coping and problem-solving situations for children ages 7–12.
SEL Lessons
Assertive, Passive, or Aggressive? Ages 10-12, no prep ready to use
Ages 10–12PDF
A ready-to-use printable lesson for ages 10–12 focused on friendship, communication and conflict repair. Includes PDF files for print-and-use access.
SEL Lessons
Assertive Communication Lesson for Kids
Ages 7–9PDF
Assertive Communication Lesson for Kids: a print-ready lesson for ages 7–9 with clear prompts for guided practice.
Games & Activities
Social Skills Conversation Game for Kids Ages 7–12 – SEL Printable Board Game
Ages 7–12PNG
This printable conversation game helps children practice listening, communication, problem solving and respectful responses through guided discussion prompts.
Worksheets
Asking for Help Worksheet for Kids
Ages 7–12PNG
Asking for Help Worksheet for Kids: a print-ready worksheet for ages 7–12 with clear prompts for guided practice.
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Free Asking for Help Plan
Practise noticing when support is needed, choosing a safe person and using clear words to ask.
Open the free resource →Free Friendship Communication Worksheet
Reflect on listening, inclusion, kindness and repair without requiring personal disclosure.
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Help a child notice when someone wants space
Teach communication from observable cues instead of expecting children to guess another person’s thoughts.
Read the guide →Personal space and boundaries for kids
Practise clear, respectful communication around consent, distance, needs and limits.
Read the guide →When communication is easier one-to-one
Use the difference between settings as information and reduce unnecessary social-performance demands.
Read the guide →Communication practice should name the actual task
“Communicate better” is too broad to teach. Choose one observable task such as asking for help, saying no respectfully, joining a conversation or explaining a need. Model two or three acceptable versions so the activity teaches a flexible skill rather than one required script.
Try the free asking-for-help plan →Assertive communication is not the same as performing confidence
A child can communicate clearly without maintaining eye contact, speaking loudly or sounding perfectly calm. Focus on whether the message is understandable, respectful and safe. Adapt the activity for speech, writing, pointing or supported communication when needed.
Read about boundaries and communication →Practise asking for help
Use the narrower collection to teach when support is needed, who can help and accessible ways to ask.
Browse asking-for-help activities →Practical use
Designed to make the next step clearer.
Use one concrete situation at a time: asking for help, stating a need, joining a conversation, setting a boundary or responding to a disagreement. Model more than one acceptable response and practise when the child is regulated rather than grading social performance.
- Practice asking for help, needs and boundaries with clear language
- Conversation cards, worksheets, games and lessons for guided practice
- Useful in classrooms, counseling, therapy and supported home practice
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Frequently asked questions
What communication skills can children practise with these activities?
The collection focuses on observable skills such as asking for help, expressing needs, using assertive language, listening, taking conversational turns and repairing misunderstandings.
Do children need to make eye contact or use one exact script?
No. Communication can be effective in different ways. The goal is clear, respectful exchange, not enforcing one style of eye contact, tone or body language.
Can these activities be used in a small group?
Yes. Use fictional or low-pressure examples so children can practise choices without being required to disclose a real conflict in front of peers.
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