Empathy
Your friend drops his lunch tray and looks embarrassed. You help him pick everything up. What positive quality are you showing?
What is empathy?
You get one answer wrong on a worksheet but continue working. What quality are you showing
What is resilience?
A student believes he should receive a prize even though he did not complete the assignment. What behavior is this?
What is entitlement?
You take all the snacks without asking whether anyone else wants one. What behavior are you showing?
What is selfishness?
What has four legs but cannot walk? (Hint you sit at it to eat dinner).
What is a table?
A new student is sitting alone at lunch. What is an empathetic thing you could do?
Invite the student to sit with you or talk to them.
You walk to the wrong classroom. Which response shows resilience?
A. Sit down and refuse to move.
B. Ask an adult for directions and go to the correct class.
C. Leave school
B. Ask an adult for directions and go to the correct class.
Everyone must wait in line, but one student cuts to the front because he thinks he should go first. Is this fair or entitled behavior?
What is entitled behavior.
There is one marker left, and two students need it. What is a fair choice?
Take turns or share the marker.
What has hands but cannot clap? (Hint) It tells time.
Your classmate is upset because he received a low grade. Which response shows empathy?
A. “That is not a big deal.”
B. “I can see that you are disappointed. Do you want to talk?”
C. “I received a better grade than you.”
“I can see that you are disappointed. Do you want to talk?”
You are nervous about speaking to a new classmate. What is one small, resilient action you could take?
Say hello, ask the person’s name, give a compliment, or ask a simple question.
Which statement shows entitlement?
A. “I will complete my chores before playing my game.”
B. “I should get extra game time even though I did not complete my chores.”
C. “I can ask if I need help with my chores.”
B. “I should get extra game time even though I did not complete my chores.”
Which behavior is selfish?
A. Letting your friend choose the game sometimes.
B. Refusing to play unless you choose the game every time.
C. Taking turns choosing games.
B. Refusing to play unless you choose the game every time.
What has teeth but cannot bite? (Hint: You may use it to fix your hair).
What is a comb?
You accidentally make a joke that hurts your friend’s feelings. What should you do to show empathy?
Apologize, listen to how the friend feels, and avoid making the joke again.
You do not make the basketball team. What are two resilient choices you could make?
Practice, ask how to improve, try again later, or join another activity.
You want the teacher to give you extra time on a fun activity, but everyone received the same amount of time. What would be a fair response?
Accept that everyone received the same amount of time.
Your group receives one set of supplies. You grab everything and refuse to share. How could you correct the selfish behavior?
Return the supplies and divide or share them with the group.
What goes up but never comes down? (Hint- think about each birthday you have)
What is my age?
A student becomes nervous while presenting in front of the class. Name two ways you could show empathy.
Listen quietly, avoid laughing, encourage the student, smile supportively, or tell the student they did a good job.
You studied for a test but did not earn the grade you wanted. What are three steps you could take instead of giving up?
Calm down, review the mistakes, ask the teacher for help, study differently, and prepare for the next test.
A student says, “I should always be the team captain because I am the best.” What would be a more respectful statement?
“Everyone should have a chance,” or “I can work hard and let the coach decide.”
You want to play video games, but your family needs help carrying groceries inside. What choice considers both your wants and your family’s needs?
Help carry in the groceries and then play video games.
What has many keys but cannot open a single door? Hint: It is an instrument that you sit down and play or something you type on.
What is a keyboard/ piano.