Respect
List 3 examples of things you could do to show respect to an adult whose love language is Acts of Service.
Help them fix something around the house.
Make them dinner.
Do a chore for them.
Etc.
List 3 examples of things you could do to show empathy for someone whose love language is Safe Touch.
Pat them a on the back
Give them a high five
Give them a fun handshake
Etc.
List 3 presents you could give to a friend whose love language is Receiving Gifts.
Sweet treats
A handmade arts & crafts project
Stickers
Etc.
List 3 examples of things you could do to show kindness to someone whose love language is Quality Time.
Have a meaningful conversation with them.
Play a game with them.
Go to the park and hang out together.
Etc.
List 3 things you could do to communicate with a person whose love language is Words of Affirmation.
Make them a thank you card with a meaningful poem you wrote.
Write them a letter explaining how much they mean to you.
Give them a specific compliment on something they did well.
What love language would categorize these actions?
High five a friend
Hug a parent
Pat a student on the back
Safe Touch
Ms. Cruz loves to show empathy by writing thoughtful notes to her students. She takes the time to think about what each student has accomplished and what makes her proud of that student. Identify Ms. Cruz's love language.
Words of Affirmation
Your friend's love language is defined by an appreciation for thoughtful gestures and help with work. What is your friend's love language?
Acts of Service
Jo goes on a vacation without her mom. While she's there, she sees a keychain that she knows her mom would love, so she kindly buys the keychain for her mom. Identify the love language Jo is demonstrating.
Receiving Gifts
Categorize the love language behind these actions.
Family time
Meaningful conversations
Movie night
Quality Time
Every month, the class earns points that the students can choose how they want to spend. Nick spends his rewards on the prize bucket every time. What can you interpret about Nick's love language?
Nick's love language is Receiving Gifts.
Michelle's favorite class rewards are lunch with the teacher or game time with a friend. What can you infer about Michelle's love language?
Her love language is Quality Time.
Jenna is having a bad day at school. At recess, her best friend asks her what's wrong, but Jenna doesn't want to talk about it. Instead she just wants her friend to pat her on the back, give her a high five, and she starts to feel better. What can you infer about Jenna's love language?
Her love language is Safe Touch.
When Juan's parents ask him what he wants for his birthday, he tells them he either wants to go to a concert with his friends, a movie night with his grandparents, or a road trip with them. Can you interpret Juan's love language?
Juan's love language is Quality Time.
Carissa's favorite time of day is recess because they can enjoy playing and communicating with their friends. What can you infer about Carissa's love language?
Carissa's love language is Quality Time.
Ruby's love language is Words of Affirmation.
Ruby is feeling disappointed after her team lost the big game, so her grandma bought her an ice cream cone to help her feel better. Critique Ruby's grandmother's response. Was it the best way for Ruby's grandmother to show Ruby she respected the way Ruby played the game no matter who won? Why or why not? If not, what could Ruby's grandmother have done instead?
No, buying Ruby an ice cream cone was not the best way for her grandmother to show Ruby she respected the way Ruby played the game no matter who won because Ruby's love language is not Receiving Gifts. Ruby's grandmother could have told Ruby how proud she was of her and what a great job she did because she played her best.
Roberto's love language is Quality Time.
It is almost Roberto's birthday, so for three weeks, his dad works extra hours at work to earn enough money to buy Roberto a really nice birthday present. Critique Roberto's dad's gift. Did his dad show empathy to ensure Roberto enjoyed his birthday? Why or why not?If not, what could Roberto's dad have done instead?
No, this was not the best way to use empathy to ensure Roberto enjoyed his birthday because his love language is not Receiving Gifts. A great way to brighten Roberto's may be to spend the whole day doing things together.
Jackie's love language is Words of Affirmation.
When Jackie is having a bad day, her friends tell her how much they love her and how much she means to them. Critique Jackie's friends' response. Was it an appropriate way for them to cheer Jackie up? Why or why not? If not, what could Jackie's friends have done instead?
Yes, this was an appropriate way for Jackie's friends to cheer her up because they used their kind words to affirm how much they value Jackie, and her love language is Words of Affirmation.
Denise's love language is Acts of Service.
Denise cooks dinner for her family every night. They start a new job and is working more hours, so her husband gives Denise a card with a kind poem in it telling Denise how much he appreciates her. Critique Denise's husband's action. Was this the best way for him to show Denise how much he appreciates her? Why or why not?
No, this is not the best way to show Denise how much she is appreciated because her love language is not Words of Affirmation. Helping Denise by cooking dinner for her so she could relax after work could have been a kind thing to do for her.
Bridget's love language is Receiving Gifts.
Bridget loves Taylor Swift, so her aunt surprises her with 2 tickets to Taylor Swift's next concert. Critique Bridget's aunt's gift. Was it a thoughtful way for Bridget's aunt to communicate how much Bridget means to her? Why or why not? If not, what could Bridget's aunt have done instead?
Yes, this was a thoughtful way for Bridget's aunt to communicate to Bridget that she loves her because she surprised Bridget with a thoughtful gift and Bridget's love language is Receiving Gifts.
Mateo's parents' love language is Acts of Service.
Mateo knows his parents work hard and are tired when they come home. What could Mateo do to show them how much he respects and appreciates how hard they work?
Answer should include chores/things Mateo does for his parents so they don't have too. Perhaps Mateo could cook them dinner or wash the dishes.
Stephanie's love language is Gift Giving.
Stephanie loves art. She likes to draw, paint, and sculpt. Plan an empathetic gift for Stephanie's birthday.
Answer should include art supplies or something to do with art, perhaps paint brushes and tickets to the art museum.
Navi's love language is Quality Time.
Navi has been having a really hard time in school, and his friends want to cheer him up and remind him how much he means to them. Devise a plan that Navi's friends can do to cheer him up that is connected Navi's love language.
Answer should include the friends spending time with Navi, perhaps playing Navi's favorite game together.
Jada's love language is Safe Touch.
Jada's parents always do their best to make Jada feel loved and accepted. What would you suggest Jada's parents do to ensure Jada feels loved and accepted every day?
Answer should include something to do with safe touch, like hugs, kisses, high fives, and cuddles.
Teresa's love language is Words of Affirmation.
Teresa and her cousin, Lucia, are best friends. Lucia wants to communicate to Teresa how much Teresa means to her. Devise a plan for Lucia to communicate her love to Teresa.
Answer should include thoughtful words Lucia could say or write to Teresa. Perhaps Lucia could write Teresa a thoughtful poem.