Kindness
True or False: You should only be kind to the people you like.
False
What is empathy?
a. Trying to understand how the other person is feeling.
b. Saying "I don't care" when someone is sharing their feelings with you.
c. Having the exact same experience as someone else.
A. Trying to understand how the other person is feeling. Remember, you don't need to have had the same experience and/or felt the same way as someone in order to show empathy.
How would you feel if all of your classmates were talking about a birthday party and you weren't invited?
Left out, sad, upset, etc.
T/F: Saying hi to someone can help them feel included
True!
Working together as a team
Cooperation
If someone is walking through the door behind you, it is polite/kind to do what?
Hold the door open for that person.
What does the phrase "walk a mile in someone else's shoes" mean?
Before judging someone, spend time trying to understand another person's perspective, experiences, and/or feelings.
How does Brian feel when no one picks him for the kickball team?
Left out, sad, upset
It is okay to make fun of what someone brings for lunch.
False.
To admire someone is to...
Respect them
Say something kind to one of your peers and/or teachers!
:)
How do we show empathy?
a. By ignoring someone when they are sharing their experience/feelings with us
b. Listening without judging (try not to judge the other person's experiences, feelings, or reactions)
c. By rolling our eyes when someone is upset
B. Listening without judging
How does Justin feel when the other kids laugh at his lunch?
Embarrassed, sad, mad.
T/F: if you are the captain of a team, it's more important to pick the best players for your team over thinking about others' feelings and making sure everyone is included in the game.
False, everyone should be included.
The character trait does not always mean equal...
Fairness
What is one way you have shown kindness to others?
Awesome :)
How can you show empathy to a new student at school?
a. Introduce yourself
b. Invite him/her to play with you at recess
c. Ask them how they're liking their new school
d. All of the above
How does Brian feel when Justin asks him to join his group with Emilio to write/draw their story?
Happy, hopeful, excited, surprised
Being kind is always easy to do.
False, sometimes it is not easy!
Mrs. Womble's favorite character trait...
Kindness
You often see the same student alone at recess playing by herself and being ignored by others. What is something that you could say/do for this student?
Yes!
How can you show empathy towards a friend who just broke her leg and can't play basketball, her favorite sport, for the rest of the season?
"I can understand how this is upsetting for you. I know you love basketball and are disappointed that you won't be able to play for the remainder of the season."
What does it mean to feel invisible?
Being ignored by others, not feeling wanted, not feeling heard
Excluding or not allowing someone to join in on a game is form of bullying.
True - if it happens more than once, or the intention is to hurt the person being excluded.
A synonym for diligence is...
Perseverance