Scenarios
If you take someone's belonging without asking...
What might they be feeling? How would you know?
They might feel: sad, annoyed, angry, confused
You might know because: you see their reaction with your eyes, they might tell you with their words
What might they be feeling? How would you know?
Excited, happy, proud
If someone is sad, how can you respond?
Ask how you can help, give them a hug, listen to them
You see someone fall on the playground
What might they be feeling? How would you know?
They might feel: sad, hurt, embarrassed
You might know because: you see their reaction with your eyes (they may cry, or ask for help), they might tell you with their words
How may they be feeling? How do you know?
Apprehensive, grossed out, unsure
If someone is angry, how can you respond?
Listen to them, get help if necessary, offer a calming strategy (like a breathing exercise)
You wonder away from your parents at the grocery store...
What might they be feeling? How would you know?
They might feel: worried, scared, confused
You might know because: your behaviour is unexpected, you see their reaction with your eyes, they might tell you your actions were dangerous
How may they be feeling? How do you know?
Exited, silly, having fun, playful
You hurt someone's feelings, what should you do/say?
Apologize (say sorry), let them know you won't do it again, listen tp their feelings
A teacher gives you several reminders to use your whole body listening
What might they be feeling? How would you know?
They might feel: frustrated, ignored, confused
You might know because: your behaviour is unexpected, they might sigh, you can read their body language, their tone of voice
How might they be feeling? How do you know!
Sad, lonely
A peer is struggling to complete their math assignment, how can you show empathy?
Ask how you can help, tell them it is okay to need help and make mistakes, tell them about a time you struggled with something
A peer says "hi" to you, and you don't respond...
What might they be feeling? How would you know?
They might feel: confused, sad, ignored
You might know because: your behaviour is unexpected, they might frown or repeat themselves, they may stop greeting you in the future
How may they be feeling? How do you know?
Annoyed, irritated, upset
Why is it important to care about how other people feel?
If we know how they feel, we know how to respond to them in an expected way. It helps us know how our actions impact others.