What is empathy?
Feelings
How would you feel if...
Reading others' feelings
Supportive comments
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Name an event that could cause you to feel upset.
losing a pet, getting a bad grade, losing a race, forgeting your lunch, etc...
100

someone said that your haircut was funny. 



embarrassed, upset, sad, ashamed, mad, angry
100
How would the following person feel? Your team mate on your football team missed the field goal and the other team won the game.
embarrassed, sad, mad, angry, disappointed,
100
What could you say to show empathy? Your friend received a cool video game for his/her birthday.
That's so cool! You're lucky. That's great! Congratulations! I'm so glad you got the game you were wanting. That's awesome!
200
Name an event that could make you feel excited.
Going on a cool vacation, winning a prize, having a sleepover, making a touchdown, etc...
200
your dog ran away from home and you couldn't find her.
sad, upset, depressed, frustrated, angry
200
How would the following person feel? A person on your bus is always getting teased and called names. 
depressed, embarrassed, sad, angry, mad, furious,
200
What could you say to show empathy? Your classmate forgot his/her homework at home and is very upset because they lost a mark.
I'm sorry that you forgot your work. I'd be upset to get a conduct mark too. I understand how you feel because you never forget your work. I know how hard you're trying to do well and I'm sorry.
300
Name an event that could cause you to feel scared.
scary movies, the dark, being lost, seeing a snake, etc...
300
you earned enough points to get a group prize (like going to the pool).
happy, excited, proud etc. 
300

How would the following person feel? Your friend won the Art contest and received a medal. 


What would you say/do to show empathy?

Excited, happy, proud, thankful, surprised,
300
What could you say to show empathy? Someone spilled juice all over your friend's backpack.
This stinks. I'll help you clean this up. I know how spilling things on your bag bothers you. Can I help you? I'd be upset too if my friend spilled something on my stuff. 
400
What's a definition of empathy?


Quelle est la definition de "empathie"?

It's the ability to put yourself in another person's place and understand how they feel.

The ability to read and understand others' feelings and thoughts, and offering support to that person. 

La capacite de se mettre a la place de quelqu'un d'autre.

400
Name an event that could cause you to feel jealous.
Someone else being the line leader, getting 2nd place, losing a game, a baby brother that gets more attention, etc...
400

someone was bullying your friend at school.


What would you say/do to show empathy?

angry, mad, upset, sad, embarrassed,
400

How would the following person feel? A person in your class had to sing a solo in front of the whole school and forgot the words. 


What would you say/do to show empathy?

embarrassed, shocked, nervous, shy, sad, upset, disappointed
400
What could you say to show empathy? Your sister/brother keeps getting compliments on their art/music. 
Wow! You're really good at this. You rock! I'm so proud of you! You're the best!
500
What's the difference between empathy and sympathy?

Empathy: Putting yourself in someone else's place to see what it's like to be them, experiencing the emotions, ideas, or opinions of that person. 


Sympathy: A feeling of care and concern for someone, often someone close, accompanied by a wish to see him better off or happier. 

500
Name an event that could cause you to feel embarrassed.
falling down, spilling your lunch on the floor, being made fun of, missing a catch, etc...
500

your best friend moved away.


What would you say/do to show empathy?

Hurt, upset, sad, mad, angry, jealous, disappointed
500

How would the following person feel? A person in your class has a hard time understanding the math problems that the teacher is teaching.


What would you say/do to show empathy?

Jealous, embarrassed, upset, angry, frustrated, ashamed, sad,
500
What could you say to show empathy? Your friend was nervous to read in front of the whole class and started stuttering. Everyone started to laugh.
Stop laughing! We'd all be nervous too. Take a deep breath! I know you can do it! I'd have a hard time reading in front of all these people too. I know it's hard to get in front of a big group.
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