Communication Skills Bookmarks to Color

About this resource

Talking it out starts with having the words ready. These communication skills bookmarks to color for Grades 2–8 give students short, clear phrases to color, such as “I use I statements to express myself”. Art-deco and mandala borders frame the outlined lettering, and the blank bookmarks are for a sentence starter students write themselves.

What students practice

• Speaking clearly and respectfully
• Taking turns in conversations
• Using I statements
• Thinking before speaking

What’s inside these communication skills to color bookmarks

• 20 bookmarks to color: 10 affirmations and 10 quotes
• A mixed set: 5 pages with 4 different bookmarks per page, plus 1 page of 4 blank bookmarks
• A class set: 20 pages with 4 copies of the same bookmark per page, plus 4 pages of blank bookmarks
• 34 pages

A look inside

• Affirmations: “I listen with my full attention” “I think before I speak” “I stay calm while speaking”
• Quotes: “Say what you mean kindly” “Kind words make kind days” “Strong voices don’t shout”
• Art: black-and-white designs with art-deco and mandala borders and outlined lettering to color.
• Blank bookmarks: students write a message of their own.

Grade fit

These printable bookmarks for students ask for steady pencil work at Grades 2–8, so you can offer them during indoor recess, or let early finishers color one before a class meeting or advisory period. The messages build Relationship Skills as an SEL habit.

Pairs well with

Prefer full color? Communication Skills Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set shares these messages with bright illustrations. For more communication skills activities, there is Communication Skills Coloring Pages — Affirmations and Quotes.