Feelings
Is It Empathy?
Kind Choices
What Would You Say?
Body Language
100

“Name a feeling someone might have when they’re left out.”


Possible Answers:

  • Sad

  • Lonely

  • Embarrassed

  • Left out

  • Rejected

100

You see someone fall and laugh.

No. Laughing shows you don’t care about how they feel.

100

What’s a kind choice you can make on the playground?

Include someone, take turns, share equipment.

100

What could you say to someone who’s sad?

“I’m here for you.” “Do you want to talk?” “I care about you.”

100

What does it mean when someone crosses their arms and looks away?

They may feel upset, uncomfortable, or closed off.

200

“When might someone feel nervous at school?”


Possible Answers:

  • Before a test or quiz

  • On the first day of school

  • When giving a presentation

  • Meeting new classmates

  • When they don’t understand something in class

200

You ask someone how they’re doing.

Yes. You’re checking in on their feelings.

200

What is a kind thing you could do if a classmate is sad?

Sit with them, listen, offer help, say something kind.

200

What might you say to a classmate who didn’t win a game?

“You did a great job!” “Let’s try again next time.”

200

What might someone’s face look like if they are sad?

Frowning, downturned mouth, teary eyes, slumped posture.

300

“Name a feeling and something that might cause it.”

Possible Answers:

  • Frustrated – when your pencil breaks during a test

  • Excited – when you’re going on a field trip

  • Angry – when someone cuts in line

  • Happy – when a friend shares a snack with you

300

You walk away when someone is crying.

No. That ignores their feelings.

300

What’s something kind you can do for a new student?

Show them around, invite them to play, talk to them, sit with them.

300

What would you say if someone was being teased?

“That’s not okay.” “Please stop.” “Are you okay?”

300

What are two ways someone can show empathy without saying anything?

Give a hug, pat their back, sit near them, make eye contact.

400

“How can you tell if someone is feeling frustrated?”

Possible Answers:

  • Their face might look tense

  • They might cross their arms or huff

  • They might yell, stomp, or say “I can’t do this!”

  • They might crumple up paper or push things away

  • They might look like they’re about to cry

400

You give your friend a compliment when you see they're sad.

Yes. It shows you noticed their feelings and want to help.

400

You notice someone looks overwhelmed—what can you do?

Ask if they’re okay, offer help, give them space, get an adult if needed.

400

What would you say if your friend lost something important?

“I’m sorry. Want help looking?” “That must feel frustrating.”

400

A student is smiling and making eye contact. How might they be feeling? What could you say to connect with them?

Feeling happy or excited. Say: “You seem really happy—what’s going on?”

500

“Describe how someone might feel if they are left out of a game and what you could do to help.”

Expected Response (multi-part):
Feelings:

  • Sad, lonely, rejected, confused, angry

  • How to help:

    • Invite them to play

    • Ask, “Do you want to join us?”

    • Tell the group, “Let’s include everyone.”

    • Offer to play something else with them

    • Say something kind like, “It’s okay, I’ve felt that way before too.”


500

Your classmate forgot their supplies, and you tell them, “Too bad.”

No. A more empathetic response could be: “Do you want to borrow mine?”

500

Share a time when you saw or made a kind choice and explain why it mattered.

Personal story: e.g., “I helped a friend clean up after they spilled, and they smiled and said thank you. It felt good to help.”

500

Your friend says, “Nobody likes me.” What could you say and do to show empathy?

Say: “That’s not true—I like you.” “Want to talk?”

500

Describe someone’s body language when they are upset but trying to hide it. What can you do to show empathy?

Tight smile, quiet, looking down, clenched fists. You can check in privately, be gentle, offer help without forcing them to talk.

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