What is Cooperation? How Does It Affect the Classroom?

Creating a positive and supportive learning environment where students can thrive is essential in a classroom setting, and cooperation plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. But what happens when uncooperative behavior disrupts this balance? Sometimes, one uncooperative student can have a negative impact on the classroom dynamic, causing frustration and disengagement among their peers. That’s where we come in, and you can help change that dynamic with explicit lessons on cooperation.

The Effects of Uncooperative Behavior in the Classroom

This printable cause-and-effect worksheet is the perfect way to get your students thinking about how their behavior can affect those around them. With this activity, students will read four scenarios depicting uncooperative behavior and respond by discussing and writing about the effects of that behavior. This worksheet is designed for upper elementary grades and would make an excellent warm-up activity for your Social Emotional learning lessons.

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