Perspective Taking
More Than One Way To See It
Difference of Opinion
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Point of view
100
What does it mean to take a different perspective?
To look at something in more than one way.
100

You see a little boy laying on the ground holding his arm and crying. You see a bike in the grass beside him.

I fell off my bike/ my arm hurts.

100

A mother is frowning at a little boy who ate a cookie before he ate dinner.

Disappointed or Angry

100

 Rachel studied hard for her biology test and got a good grade. Rachel feels ___.

proud

100

A student is talking about going on vacation and seem very excited.  How might others feel? 

bummed, happy, left out

200
How can you tell what someone is thinking or feeling?
Body language, facial expressions, the situation
200

You see a girl sitting at a desk with a pencil and paper with a confused expression on her face. What is she thinking?

I'm confused, this homework is hard!

200

You want to go over to a new friend's house after school. Your mom doesn't know them and said you can't go. What is your mom's point of view and how can you respond?

She is protecting me.  I can ask the new friend to come to my house instead.

200

Lucy wanted to be on student council, but did not get enough votes. Lucy feels ___.

disappointed

200

Your friend loves icecream but can't have it because they are allergic to dairy.  HOw might she feel? 

sad, bummed out, 

300

What is persepctive taking? 

seeing someone's point of view

300
You see a man with a surprised facial expression surrounded by people wearing birthday hats. What is the man thinking?
I cant believe it's a surprise birthday party!
300

A girl is sitting at a lunch table alone while the rest of the class sits together, talking and laughing.

sad, left out, uncomfortable

300

Greg tripped in front of the class. Greg feels ___.

embarrassed

300

Your mom is cooking dinner, cleaning, working, and helping your little brother or sister with their work.  How might she be feeling

stressed

400
Name some things you can look for when trying to understand how someone might be thinking or feeling? 

Tone of voice, body language, facial expression

400

a man is smiling at a dog at the park and petting it and throwing a toy.

I love my dog, I like playing with my dog.

400
Charlie takes Kara's juice box and starts drinking it without asking. What is Kara feeling?
Uncomfortable, angry
400

Mike's friend Joe isn't talking to him. Mike doesn't know why. Mike feels ___.

confused or frustrated

400

Parents are working from home and children are doing online learning.  How might the parents feel? 

overwhelmed

500
Why is perspective taking important?
To understand what is going on around you and understand what other people are thinking and feeling.
500

Stacy and Ryan are in line at the grocery store to pay for their food. A lady gets behind them in line and pushes them, yelling "Hurry up"! What are Stacy and Ryan thinking?

That lady is rude

500

Patrick and Matt are talking to each other when all of a sudden Matt sneezes all over Patrick without covering his mouth or nose. How does Patrick feel?

disgusted

500

Steve is making a speech in front of the school next week. Steve feels ___.

nervous

500

Everyone has to stay at home due to the virus.  Some kids love to stay at home.  How might others feel? 

Lonely, frustrated, sad

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