Empathy
Your friend looks sad after losing a game.
Say something kind, show understanding, and avoid bragging.
A group member is not helping and you feel annoyed.
Calmly ask them to help or ask the group how to share the work fairly
You and a friend want to play different games at recess.
Talk calmly and try to take turns or compromise.
Someone makes a joke about you that you don’t like
Use calm words and say, “Please stop. I don’t like that.”
Your friend looks sad at recess.
Check in and ask how they are feeling
Someone in your group is very quiet and not joining the activity.
Notice their feelings and kindly ask if they want help or to join.
Clue: Your partner isn’t helping with the group project.
Response: What should I do?
Pause and notice your feelings
Take 3 breaths, use self-talk: “I can stay calm.”
Communicate calmly: “Can we work together on this part?”
ou and a friend disagree about the rules of a game.
Response: What should I do?
Take a deep breath
Listen to their idea, then calmly explain yours
Suggest a compromise or vote
Clue: A classmate who is my friend teases or calls your name.
Response: What should I do?
Pause and notice your emotions
Take 3 deep breaths
Calmly tell them to stop, walk away, or ask an adult
Your friend is struggling with schoolwork and feels frustrated.
Encourage them, offer help, or suggest asking the teacher.
A classmate makes a mistake and others laugh.
Show empathy by being kind, helping them, or telling others to stop.
Two people in your group want to do the same job.
Take turns, compromise, or ask the group to decide together.
You feel angry during an argument and want to yell.
Pause, take deep breaths, and use calm words.
Clue: A classmate is talking badly about a friend who isn’t present.
Response: What should I do?
Pause and take a deep breath
Positive self-talk: “I don’t need to join in.”
Speak up calmly: “That’s not okay,” or tell a trusted adult
your friend loses a game and feels upset.
Say something kind and help them feel better.
our friend snaps at you because they are having a bad day, and you feel hurt.
Pause, stay calm, recognize they may be upset, and respond with respectful words or give space.
Your group is getting loud and off-task, and you feel frustrated.
Pause, use calm words, and help the group refocus on the task
you say something mean during an argument and notice your friend is upset.
take responsibility, apologize, and try to fix the problem.
You tease someone without thinking and later realize their feelings are hurt.
Take responsibility, apologize, and try to make it right.
your friend is being teased and looks uncomfortable.
Stand up safely, support your friend, or get adult help.
You hear kids teasing a classmate who looks embarrassed and uncomfortable, but you are worried about getting in trouble if you speak up.
how empathy by not joining in, support the classmate, and report it to a trusted adult.
Your group is struggling, and one person is upset and refusing to work.
Show empathy, suggest a break or different role, and ask an adult for help if needed
A disagreement turns into hurt feelings, and neither of you wants to talk.
Take a break to calm down, then talk it through or ask an adult for help.
Teasing keeps happening even after you ask it to stop.
Get help from a trusted adult and keep yourself safe.
Your friend makes a mistake and feels embarrassed in front of others.
Be supportive, avoid teasing, and help them fix the problem