Loyal Pals Worksheet
LOYAL PALS: BEING A TRUE FRIEND
Trust • Kindness • Keeping Promises
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What is Loyalty in Friendship?
Loyalty means being someone your friends can always count on. A loyal pal keeps their promises, tells the truth with kindness, and sticks by their friends through happy days and tough moments!
🤝 Keep Promises Do what you say you will do.
🛡️ Stand By Them Stay close when a pal is sad.
💖 Cheer Them On Celebrate and support your pals.
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Loyal or Not Loyal?
Read each story. Fill in the circle for your answer.
Leo & Maya: Leo promised Maya he would swing with her at recess. When the bell rang, he ran straight to the swings to play together.
Loyal Pal Not Loyal
Sam & Toby: Sam heard older kids teasing his friend Toby on the bus. Sam laughed along so the older kids would think he was cool.
Loyal Pal Not Loyal
Clara & Kai: Clara accidentally knocked over Kai's box of crayons. She stayed, said sorry, and helped him pick up every single one.
Loyal Pal Not Loyal
Jay & Nia: Nia told Jay a private secret about her favorite toy. At lunch, Jay blurted it out to everyone at the cafeteria table.
Loyal Pal Not Loyal
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Friendship Word Bank
Use the words in the box to complete each sentence.
Trust Promise Together Listen
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A loyal friend keeps their and does what they said they would do.
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When friends build , they know they can depend on each other.
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Loyal pals stick through sunny days and rainy days.
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When a pal is upset, a true friend will stop and kindly.
Being a Good Friend • K-3 Social-Emotional Learning Page 1 of 2 • Continue on next page ➔
LOYAL PALS: ACTIONS IN ACTION
Show what loyalty looks like when it really matters.
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What Would a Loyal Pal Do?
(Write or draw your answer in the white space)
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Dilemma 1: At lunch, your friend Marcus trips and his tray spills all over the cafeteria floor. Two kids point and laugh at him.
What is the loyal and kind thing to do right now?
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Dilemma 2: You promised to build a block tower with Ava at free time. Then, another group starts a fun tag game and asks you to leave Ava and join them.
How do you keep your promise and show loyalty to Ava?
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My Loyalty Pledge & Friendship Shield
The Loyal Pal Promise
“I promise to be a friend who is true.
When times get tough, I'll stick by you!
I'll keep my word and lend a hand,
To be the best friend in the land!”
I will keep the promises I make. I will stand by friends when they need help. I will be honest and kind with my words.
Signed:
Friendship Shield
Draw a loyalty symbol or you and a friend!
Wear your loyalty with pride! ⭐
Loyal Pals • Keep Promises, Build Trust, Spread Kindness Page 2 of 2 • Stand by your friends!
Loyal Pals Teacher Guide
LOYAL PALS: TEACHER FACILITATION GUIDE
Grades K–3 SEL • Trust, Kindness, & Keeping Promises
Teacher Resource
Approx. Time: 30–45 Mins
Learning Objective
Students will identify how keeping promises, offering comfort, and respecting secrets build trust and demonstrate loyalty in friendships.
Essential Question
“What does it mean to be a friend who is dependable, even when choices are hard?”
1. Circle-Time Launch & Discussion Questions (8–10 mins)
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What is a promise? How do you feel in your heart when someone breaks a promise to you? How do you feel when they keep it?
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Standing by someone: If a friend trips or makes a mistake during gym or recess, what is the difference between an audience member and a loyal friend?
Q3:
Trust & Secrets: Why is keeping a friend's private thoughts safe important? (Important Safety Note: Remind students that if a secret involves someone being hurt or unsafe, they must tell a trusted adult!)
2. Student Worksheet Answer Key & Facilitation Notes
Part 1: Scenario Sort
A. Leo & Maya: Loyal Pal (Followed through on his promise to swing).
B. Sam & Toby: Not Loyal (Chose peer approval over defending his friend).
C. Clara & Kai: Loyal Pal (Took accountability and helped clean up).
D. Jay & Nia: Not Loyal (Broke confidence and shared private information).
Part 2: Word Bank Answers
1. Promise | 2. Trust | 3. Together | 4. Listen
Part 3: Expected Responses for Dilemmas
- Marcus's Lunch Tray: Immediately help Marcus pick up napkins/trays; ask if he is okay; do not join in laughter; notify a lunch monitor.
- Ava's Block Tower: Honor the commitment made to Ava first; invite Ava to join tag together, or say, “I promised Ava first; I'll play tag tomorrow!”
3. K–3 Grade-Level Adaptations
Kindergarten & Grade 1
- Read scenarios aloud as a whole group; have students vote with thumbs up/down.
- Encourage students to draw their dilemma answers on Page 2 instead of writing sentences.
- Recite the “Loyal Pal Promise” together as a daily closing chant.
Grades 2 & 3
