Perspective taking
What are they thinking?
What are they feeling?
Conversation Starters
Body Language
100

What does it mean to have a different perspective?

To look at something differently than others

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.
Angry
100

You see a friend in the hallway but don't have time to have a long conversation, what do you say to them?

Hey, whats up!

100

You go to talk to someone and they have their arms crossed and a serious expression on their face. How should you start a conversation with this person

Are you okay?

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?
this homework is hard!
200
Two boys are playing with Legos and building a castle together.
Happy
200

You sit down next to a friend at lunch and you want to start a casual conversation with them, what do you say after your greeting?

How was the math test?

200

You want to start a conversation with someone. What do you do with your body to show that you want to talk to them?

Face the person you want to talk to, keep arms at sides or wave one in greeting.
300
Why is perspective taking important?
To understand what is going on around you and understand what other people are thinking and feeling.
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

You see a new student in one of your classes and want to start a conversation with them. What do you say?

Hi, my name is _____.

300

Someone starts a conversation with you by saying "Woah, did I do something?" What emotion do you think you showed with your body?

Anger

400

True/False: I can have a different perspective than my friend or family member.

True

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

You meet your friend's mom for the first time while at your friends house. What would you say to start a conversation?

Hi, how are you? Thank you for having me over!

400

You see two friends sitting in homeroom and you want to have a conversation with one of them. Friend A is sitting in their chair and putting their newly finished homework away. Friend B is sitting with their head down and their hood on. Who do you start a conversation with

Friend A

500

True/False: We ALL have the same perspective.

False

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

You go to high school and you see a person wearing merch from your favorite sports team. What do you say to start a conversation about it. 

I like your shirt, who's your favorite player?

500

T or F: What you do with your body can determine if someone wants to start a conversation with you. 

True

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