Empathy
What is the definition of empathy
Your friend's dad moved away. How would you show empathy towards your friend.
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How would you feel if you were a new student at a school?
Worried, scared, nervous, excited, unsure....
A boy on a baseball team dropped a fly ball. His team mates are angry at him. How do you think he feels?
Sad, upset, frustrated, embarrassed, angry,
Your friend's cat ran away and it has been 3 days since they've seen her. What can you say that would show empathy and support for your friend?
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How could someone show you empathy?
Listen, talk to you, play with you, do something nice for you.
Your teacher is having a really hard day. How could you show empathy towards him/her?
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How would you feel if you had a championship football game this Saturday?
excited, worried, nervous, happy, scared...
You come into school and notice your friend has their head down on their desk and they seem to have tears in their eyes. How might they be feeling.
sad, upset, worried, angry
Your best friend has to move to a new state and is feeling worried. They will miss their friends here and they don't want to move. What are 3 things you could do OR say to support your friend?
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Give another definition for empathy.
Walking in someone else's shoes, trying to understand how someone feels, showing kindness for someone in a difficult situation.
Your sibling's best friend moved away. Name three things you could do that would show empathy.
Is it ok to feel scared if you're trying something new?
Yes!
Your teacher is usually happy and bubbly but today he uses a loud voice and his face is frowning a lot. How do you think he is feeling right now?
Angry, upset, frustrated
Your dad's best friend passed away. How could you show empathy towards your dad?
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When could someone show empathy?
Your friend's grandma passed away. What is something you could do that would show empathy?
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Your best friend isn't playing with you at recess anymore. How would you feel?
Sad, worried, unsure, confused.
You come home and see your mom smiling. How do you think she's feeling?
Happy, excited, joyful
List 3 things you could say to someone who is feeling sad.
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Give an example of when you showed empathy (can be anyone in your group).
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How would you feel if your dog ran away and you couldn't find her.
Sad, scared, worried, upset, frustrated...
You've been asked to present in front of your whole class. How do you feel?
nervous, excited, worried, scared, happy, proud,
A student is yelling in the hallway. How do you think they are feeling?
Angry, upset, frustrated, worried.
List 3 things you could say to your team if they just lost the championship.
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