Feelings
Being a Good Friend
Put Yourself in Their Shoes
Scenarios
100

This feeling happens when someone takes something you love away.

Sadness.

100

Understanding and sharing someone else's feelings is called this.

Empathy!!

100

Your friend didn’t get picked for a team. Put yourself in their shoes—how might they feel?

Sad or disappointed

100

Your friend says they don’t want to play kickball today at recess. What can you say?

Ask what they’d like to do instead and be flexible.

200

Your friend is nervous about a test. This emotion means they’re worried about what might happen. What emotion is this?

Anxiety

200

A good friend always does this with their ears when someone is talking.

Listening

200

Someone is new to the school. Imagine how they might feel.

Scared, nervous, unsure

maybe a little excited

200

Your group is building a poster, and someone accidentally spills water on it. How can you show empathy to your group members?

They probably feel bad or embarrassed. You could show empathy by saying, “It’s okay. We can fix it together.”

300

You feel this when something unfair happens to you or others.

Anger

300

When a friend drops their lunch tray, a good friend might do this.

help them clean up

300

Your friend knocks over their water bottle in class. Imagine how they might feel.

embarassed

300

You hear your friend say something unkind about another student behind their back. What can you do?

You could remind your friend to be kind, explain that talking behind someone’s back hurts feelings, or choose not to join in.

400

A warm feeling you get when someone gives you a compliment or shows they care.

Happiness

400

A good friend understands that everyone makes these and forgives.

everyone makes mistakes!!

400

You accidentally interrupt someone who was excited to share their story. What might they feel?

Annoyed or frustrated.

400

A new student joins your class and seems nervous. When the teacher asks them to introduce themselves, they freeze and don’t say anything. How might they be feeling? What can you do to make them more comfortable?

They might feel scared or overwhelmed. You could smile at them, introduce yourself later, or help them feel welcome by showing them around.

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