Empathy
What does "Empathy" mean?
a. Feeling bad for somebody
B. Putting yourself in their position (i.e., putting yourself in their shoes)
c. Being mean to somebody
B. Putting yourself in their position (i.e., putting yourself in their shoes).
You just moved to a new school and you don't know anybody.
What is the social problem? What is one way you can solve this?
The problem is you don't have any friends in the new school.
You cold start a conversation with somebody you sit next to/join an after school activity/ask to sit with somebody at lunch..etc
Maria brought a tray of cookies to school. At lunch, Liz says to her "Yum! Those look so good, gingerbread cookies are my favorite!"
What does Liz want Maria to do?
A. Offer her a cookie?
B. Throw away the cookies
C. Leave her alone
What is one thing you can do to make a new friend?
- ask about their interests
- find friends who are interested in your hobbies (i.e., make friends at dance/karate/etc)
What should you say to somebody when your first meeting a person?
"It's nice to meet you" Hi my name is ______. What is your name?
Your friend tripped in the middle of the playground and everyone laughed at her. Your friend looks embarrassed.
Why is your friend feeling embarrassed?
What can you do to make your friend feel better?
She is embarrassed because everybody saw her trip in the playground.
Answers may vary on what to do to make your friend feel better.
Your teacher caught you cheating on a science test.
What is the social problem? What is a good solution to this problem?
The problem is you were cheating on a science test.
Apologize to the teacher/admit you were wrong. Study next time/ other ideas
Adam and Tyson are in math class. Adam finished his work and Tyson is still working. Tyson says to Adam "Ugh, I can't figure out this problem!"
What does Tyson want Adam to do?
A. Read Tyson a story
B. Go away
C. Help Tyson with the problem
C. Help Tyson with the problem
True/False: A good way to show somebody you are interested in being their friend is to consistently forget there name/call them by a different name
False
You forgot your chromebook at home and need to get a loaner:
What do you say to Mr Cuzzi?
"I forgot my Chromebook, can I please borrow one?
You and your cousin were playing ball inside the house, and you accidentally hit and broke a window. Your dad looks frustrated.
Why is your dad feeling frustrated?
How does that make you feel?
Dad is frustrated because you shouldn't have been playing ball in the house. He is going to have to pay for the broken window.
You feel bad/sorry that you broke a rule and can understand that it will cost dad money to fix it.
Your best friend invited you out to eat with their family, but you already have plans with your cousin. You really want to go out with your friend.
What is the social problem?
What is a good solution?
The problem is you already have plans but would prefer to go out with your friend.
Ask your friend if you can go out another time/ other ideas.
Jade and Sierra are at the water park. Jade says to Sierra "I want to go down the slide, but I'm scared! I think we can both fit on the same slide.
What does Jade want Sierra to do?
Go down the slide together.
What is one way you know a person is a friend?
- you share the same interests/you enjoy talking to each other/you sit together at lunch/ you have fun together/you talk outside of school/ etc
You do not understand an assignment.
What can you do/say to your teacher?
Raise hand/point to the question you need help with/ say "I need help/I don't understand/etc"
Your friend just won first place in your school's singing contest. She looks happy.
Why is she feeling happy? How does that make you feel?
She is happy because she worked hard and she won first place.
You are proud of her because you know she has worked hard for this.
Recently you have started becoming friends with another group of friends. You have decided to start sitting with them at lunch sometimes. Your old group of friends is feeling left out.
What is the problem?
What is a good solution?
The problem is you are expanding your friends group (Which is OKAY!) but your old friends are feeling left out
Solutions: divide your time so both groups of friends are getting attention/try to combine groups/ talk with your old friends explaining that you still like them/other ideas
Katie and Alex share a room. Katie is playing music on her computer. Alex says "It sounds like a concert in here! I really need to get my homework done.
What does Alex want?
For Katie to turn the music down
How do you know somebody is not interested in being your friend?
They don't engage in conversation with you, they walk away when you try to talk to them, they say mean things to you, etc.
You want to hang out with your friend this week. What should you say to your friend?
you: What are you doing this weekend? Do you want to hang out/see a movie/come to my house/play video games/etc
A girl was chosen in your class to sing a solo in the school play, and she forgot her lines during the performance.
How does the girl feel? How does that make you feel?
She is feeling embarrassed and upset.
You may feel upset/sad for her because you can understand how she may be feeling.
What is the problem?
What is a good solution?
The problem is one of your friends is being mean to another friend.
Solutions: Tell your friend to stop being mean/stick up for your friend/other plausible ideas
Max had a bad day at school He comes home and says to his mom "Mac and cheese would really make this day a lot better"
What does Max want mom to do?
Make him mac and cheese
What is the difference between a classmate and a friend?
Can you be a friend and a classmate?
A Classmate is somebody you share a class with. A friend is somebody who you share common interests with/have fun with/hang out with/ enjoy talking to you
Yes you can have a friend who is a classmate, but not all classmates are friends
You got a bad grade on a test today. You need to tell your adult. What do you say?
How do you think your adult will respond?
you: "I forgot to study for the ELA test and I got a bad grade/ I thought I understood but I didn't understand the assignment/etc"