Empathy
Standing in shoes
Reasons for feelings
Identify the feelings
Choosing Empathic Behaviors
100
Give the definition of empathy.
Putting yourself in someone's shoes, seeing things from another person's place
100
What would you do/say to the following person to stand in his/her shoes? Mary said that she's really upset because she forgot her homework at home and she's worried about getting in trouble.
I'd listen to Mary to see how I could help. I'd say that I would be sad too if I did my homework and forgot it. I'd offer to help Mary talk to the teacher to see if her parents can bring it so she won't get in trouble.
100
What could have happened to make a person feel nervous?
Taking a test Doing a presentation in front of other people
100
Gina was in the cafeteria eating her lunch. She opened her milk container and it spilled all over her clothes. How might Gina feel?
embarrassed uncomfortable sad upset
100
Your friend keeps getting teased and bullied on the playground. What should you do to show empathy?
You stick up for your friend. You should tell an adult.
200
What are some words that could be used to describe a person who shows empathy to others?
Kind Caring Understanding Respectful
200
What would you do/say to the following person to stand in his/her shoes? John is upset because Billy said, "Aw man!" when the teacher asked Billy to work with John.
I'd say, "Billy, that was not a kind thing to say. John's a great person and you should treat him with kindness." I'd offer to be John's partner. I'd say to John, "I'm sorry Billy said that to you. I'd be upset too if someone did that to me."
200
What is something that could cause a person to feel scared?
The dark Being alone at home Being lost in a store
200
George asked Henry to please allow him to borrow a pencil. Henry said, "No way. I'll get your coodies." How do you think George might feel?
embarrassed angry sad
200
Your friend can't find her social studies homework. What can you do to show empathy?
You help her look for it.
300
What is something a person with empathy might say?
"I understand how you are feeling." "Is there something I can do to help?" "I am sorry you feel that way."
300
What would you do/say to the following person to stand in his/her shoes? Kathy won the Art Contest out of all the kids in school.
I'd say, "Wow Kathy! Congratulations on winning the contest! I'd be super excited if I were you too." "You are an awesome artist!" "That is so cool that you even beat all the kids in high school!"
300
What could cause someone to feel angry?
Someone broke something of theirs They were made fun of They were blamed for something they didn't do
300
Victor sold 100 items during the fundraiser and was picked to take a limo to Chuck E Cheese Pizza as his prize. How might Victor feel about this?
excited happy surprised
300
Your best friend is really excited because he just got a really cool video game. It was a game that you had wanted. What could you say or do to show empathy?
You say, "That's great" and tell him he deserves getting such a cool game.
400
What are some actions people with empathy might do?
Help others Be kind to others Listen to others
400
What would you do/say to the following person to stand in his/her shoes? Tammy came over and invited all the girls in her class to her birthday party except for Misty.
I'd tell Misty that I'd feel lonely and left out too if all the other girls were invited and she wasn't. I'd ask my mom if Misty could come somewhere with me this weekend since she wasn't invited to Tammy's party.
400
What could cause someone to feel confident?
They were given a compliment Other students wanted to be their partner
400
Kelly's little sister went into her room while she was at school and ripped the pages out of her favorite book. How might Kelly feel about this?
angry frustrated mad sad
400
Your friend is getting ready to go into the play-offs with her soccer team and she is pretty nervous. What can you say or do to show empathy?
You tell her you understand how she feels because you were really nervous, too, before your big game last year.
500
What would you do/say to the following person to stand in his/her shoes? Julio is really shy and feels so nervous to get up and talk in front of the class. He also learned English when he moved to the country a few years ago and doesn't feel that he can speak as well as the other kids in his class.
I'd ask Julio if he'd like to practice speaking with me so I could help him get more comfortable. I'd tell my teacher, with his permission, that he gets nervous and see if she has other ideas to help him.
500
What is something that could make someone feel jealous?
Their parents give more attention to their brother or sister They didn't win a game Their teacher picked someone else to be the leader
500
Your mother comes home from work stressed out from a hard day. What could you say or do to show empathy?
You set the table and help her get dinner ready.
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