Scenario: Your friend didn't save you a seat at lunch today.
Question: What might YOU be thinking or feeling?
Sad, left out, confused, hurt, angry, lonely
100
Scenario: Your friend keeps checking their phone while you're telling them a story.
Question: What might THEY be thinking or feeling?
Distracted, worried about something, bored, waiting for a message, anxious
100
Scenario: Your friend said something hurtful to you.
Question: What's an appropriate response?
Tell them it hurt your feelings, ask why they said that, tell a teacher, walk away, take a deep breath first
100
Scenario: Your friend didn't invite you to hang out, but posted about it on social media.
Question: (A) What might THEY be thinking? (B) What are YOU thinking? (C) What should you do?
Sample Answers:
A) Forgot to ask you, didn't think you'd want to come, it was a small group, wanted to do something different
B) Hurt, left out, confused, wondering why, sad
C) Ask them about it, don't get mad right away, talk to them, give them a chance to explain
100
Scenario: You brought cookies to share with your class. Someone took two without asking and didn't say thank you.
Question: What might THEY be thinking? What are YOU thinking? What should you do?
Sample Answers:
A) Really hungry, thought it was okay to take them, didn't think about asking, wanted more
B) Annoyed, feeling like they were rude, wondering if you should have brought less, upset they didn't say thanks
C) Don't make a big deal, ask them to ask next time, bring more next time, let it go, talk to them about it
200
Scenario: A classmate you don't know well asked to copy your homework.
Question: What feeling or thought comes up for you?
Uncomfortable, pressured, worried about getting in trouble, wanting to help but unsure
200
Scenario: Someone in your class is always quiet during discussions and group work.
Question: What could be their perspective?
Shy, anxious about judgment, introverted, doesn't understand the material, worried about saying something wrong, processing internally
200
Scenario: A friend is upset and won't talk to you about why.
Question: What should you do?
Give them space, ask again later, be patient, say you're there for them, don't push them
200
Scenario: Someone in your class is made fun of for being "different". You don't do it, but you don't help them either.
Question: (A) What might THEY be thinking? (B) What are YOU thinking? (C) What could you do?
Sample Answers:
A) Lonely, sad, wondering if anyone likes them, wishing someone would be nice
B) Uncomfortable, not sure what to do, scared of getting made fun of too, want to be nice but nervous
C) Be kind to them, tell them to stop, include them sometimes, stick up for them, be their friend
200
Scenario: You lent your favorite pencil to someone and they lost it. When you asked them about it, they just said "oh well" and didn't offer to replace it.
Question: What might THEY be thinking? What are YOU thinking? What should you do?
Sample Answers:
A) Feels bad but doesn't know what to do, thinks you're not that upset, careless, doesn't have money to replace it
B) Mad, disappointed, feeling disrespected, wishing they cared more, frustrated they didn't say sorry
C) Tell them how you feel, ask them to buy you a new one, don't lend to them again, accept it and move on, talk to them calmly
300
Scenario: A classmate laughed when you gave an answer in class.
Question: What might YOU think about this?
Embarrassed, worried people think I'm silly, upset, defensive, self-conscious
300
Scenario: A friend suddenly started hanging out with a different group at lunch.
Question: What might they be thinking?
Found new interests, wanted to expand their friend group, felt excluded from your group, trying new things, following someone they like
300
Scenario: A classmate spreads a rumor about you that isn't true.
Question: How should you handle it?
Confront them calmly, tell a trusted adult, don't retaliate, correct the rumor with friends, stay composed
300
Scenario: Your group project partner isn't doing their part and you're upset.
Question: (A) What might THEY be thinking? (B) What are YOU thinking? (C) What should you do?
Sample Answers:
A) Don't understand what to do, too busy, don't care about the grade, having problems at home, overwhelmed
B) Mad, frustrated, feel like you're doing all the work, worried about your grade, annoyed
C) Talk to them, ask if they need help, tell the teacher, try to understand why, work together to fix it
300
Scenario: During a group project, you did most of the work but your teacher gave everyone the same grade. Your group members didn't seem to care or notice.
Question: What might THEY be thinking? What are YOU thinking? What should you do?
Sample Answers:
A) Happy they got a good grade, didn't realize you did more, don't think grades are a big deal, relieved it's over
B) Angry, feeling cheated, frustrated, thinking it's unfair, wishing they had helped more, annoyed they don't care
C) Talk to the teacher, tell them how you feel but stay calm, next time don't do all the work, work with different people, learn from it
400
Scenario: Your classmate didn't invite you to their birthday party, but invited others.
Question: What feeling or thought comes up for you?
Hurt, confused, angry, left out, wondering why, sad
400
Scenario: Someone laughed when you made a mistake in class.
Question: What might THEIR perspective be?
Thought it was funny, nervous so they laugh, didn't mean to be mean, trying to fit in
400
Scenario: Someone takes credit for your work or idea in class.
Question: What's the right way to respond?
Speak up calmly, talk to them privately first, tell the teacher, explain what actually happened
400
Scenario: Your best friend is hanging out with someone else without telling you.
Question: (A) What might THEY be thinking? (B) What are YOU thinking? (C) What should you do?
Sample Answers:
A) Wanted to spend time with someone else, trying to make new friends, got invited, not trying to hurt you
B) Hurt, confused, mad, wondering if they still like you, scared the friendship is over
C) Ask them what's going on, don't assume the worst, talk to them, give them space, be honest about how you feel
400
Scenario: You made a joke in class that you thought was funny, but nobody laughed. A few people looked at you weird and then looked away.
Question: What might THEY be thinking? What are YOU thinking? What should you do?
Sample Answers:
A) Didn't get the joke, thought it was weird, uncomfortable, didn't want to be mean, didn't think it was funny
B) Embarrassed, wishing you hadn't said it, wanting to disappear, self-conscious, wondering why nobody laughed
C) Laugh at yourself, move on, don't keep bringing it up, remember they're not trying to be mean, try again next time, let it go
500
Scenario: You tried out for the sports team and didn't make it, but your friend did.
Question: What might be running through your head?
Disappointed, jealous, questioning your abilities, frustrated, determined to try again, doubting yourself
500
Scenario: A classmate didn't include you in their group project, even though you asked nicely.
Question: What could be going on in their mind?
They already have a group they're comfortable with, worried you'll slow them down, didn't hear you, have other friends they want to work with
500
Scenario: A friend is ignoring your texts and you don't know why.
Question: What should you do?
Give them space, ask them in person what's wrong, wait a few days, talk to them calmly, don't get mad right away
500
Scenario: Someone said something mean about you on social media or in a group chat.
Question: (A) What might THEY be thinking? (B) How does this make YOU feel? (C) What should you do?
Sample Answers:
A) Trying to be funny, mad at you about something, showing off for friends, not thinking before they posted, stressed about something
B) Embarrassed, hurt, angry, wanting to say something back, worried about what people think, sad
C) Don't respond right away, talk to them in person, tell an adult, take a break from social media, stay calm
500
Scenario: Your friend told you they didn't like the way you dressed for school. It was supposed to be a joke but it didn't feel like one and it hurt your feelings.
Question: What might THEY be thinking? What are YOU thinking? What should you do?
Sample Answers:
A) Thought they were being funny, didn't mean to hurt you, just trying to tease like friends do, doesn't realize how it sounded
B) Hurt, self-conscious about your clothes, mad they said it, wondering if others think that too, doubting your outfit choices
C) Tell them it hurt your feelings, ask them why they said it, give them a chance to apologize, forgive them if they say sorry, talk to them about it