How We Affect Others
If you say something nice to someone, how might that make them feel?
Happy, good, positive emotions
How does this person feel?
Sam and his family headed to the park for a picnic and a game of catch. Sam giggled with delight as he ran around, playing tag with his sisters and chasing butterflies.
Happy
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
What are important things that friends can do?
They show kindness, they listen to each other, they are loyal, they trust each other, etc.
If you say something mean to someone, how might that make them feel?
Mad, sad, not good emotions
How does this person feel?
Jenn has been asking for a dog for a long time. This morning, her parents told her they were going to the animal shelter to look for a pet. Jenn jumps up and down and yells, “Yes!”
Excited
How can you tell when someone else is feeling sad or happy, even if they don't say anything?
Their body language
What does being loyal mean?
Giving or showing firm and constant support to a person
What can you do when you feel powerful emotions when you're talking to someone?
Take deep breaths, put yourself in the other person's shoes
How does this person feel?
Jose doesn't like to eat peas. When he ordered his favorite meal at a restaurant, he pushed his plate away and said, "Gross!". There were peas in his rice!
Disgusted or grossed out
How can you tell when someone else is feeling empathetic towards you or someone else?
They might say "I understand"; they might show the same emotional response as the other person, etc.
How can we show kindness to friends?
We can say nice things, share, play with friends, not leave anyone out of things, etc.
What should you say if a friend asks you if you like their favorite movie (but you really don’t like it)?
A. Oh I love that movie!
B. UGH that is the worst movie I’ve ever seen, I don’t get why anyone likes it!
C. It’s not my favorite movie, but why do you like it?
How does this person feel?
Danni has been crying all night. Yesterday, her dog escaped from the backyard and her family still can't find him.
Sad
Why do you think it's important to try to understand how others are feeling?
It helps us be nicer friends, it helps us see other people's point of views and reasons for what they are doing
Why is support important in a friendship?
Friends like to feel supportive and like their friends are there for them no matter what
How might you know you hurt someone's feelings if they don't say how they're feeling?
They might look mad, sad, upset, or they might say something back to try to hurt your feelings
What should you do if you saw 2 other kids talking and one kid made another one really mad?
You can try to help the person that was really mad, you can give them space but ask if they're okay; etc.
What do you think you could say or do to show empathy to a friend who is feeling sad or upset?
You can listen to them talk about what is making them sad or upset; you can say you're there for them; you can say I'm sorry that happened to you; you can say I understand how you must be feeling
What is compromise?
Settle a fight by agreeing to do something you both want to do