Definitions
What do we call the ability to understand how someone else is feeling?
What is empathy?
True or False: Everyone always sees things the same way.
What is False?
Your friend is playing alone at recess and looks sad. How do you think they might be feeling?
What is lonely?
A classmate is nervous about giving a presentation in front of the class. How could you show compassion?
What is, "You’re going to do great! I’ll cheer for you!"
Your friend wants to play a different game than you at recess. How can you solve this problem using empathy?
What is, "We can take turns playing each other’s favorite game."
This word refers to the way someone sees or thinks about a situation, also known as their point of view.
What is perspective?
What’s a good question to ask someone if you don’t understand why they are upset?
What is, "Can you tell me what’s bothering you?"
What is, "Is everything okay?"
Judge will determine if your answer works.
You worked really hard on a project, and the teacher gives you a compliment in front of the class. How would that make you feel?
What is proud or happy?
Your teammate missed the winning shot in a game and feels bad. What can you do to help them feel better?
What is, "It’s okay! You did your best, and we’ll get it next time."
Two classmates are arguing because one of them accidentally broke the other’s pencil. How can you help them solve the problem with empathy?
What is, "You can apologize and offer to replace the pencil."
This word means feeling bad for someone else’s situation, but not necessarily understanding how they feel.
What is sympathy?
What’s one thing you can do if you and a friend disagree about something? (HINT: 7 Habits)
What is think win-win?
Your classmate didn't get invited to a party that many people in the class are talking about. How might they feel? (HINT: NOT SAD)
What is excluded, left out or hurt?
If you see someone sitting alone at lunch and they look sad, how can you respond with empathy?
What is, "Do you want to sit with us?" or "Are you okay? Do you want to talk?"
A group project isn’t going well because one person feels left out of the decisions. How can you use empathy to fix the situation?
What is, "Ask how they want to be involved and listen to their ideas to include them."
True or False: I have empathy for others when I agree with how they should feel about a situation.
What is false?
What’s one thing you can do if you and a friend disagree about something?
What is talk and listen to each other’s point of view?
Your friend studied really hard for a test but didn’t do well. How do you think they might feel, and what could you do to help? (HINT: NOT SAD)
What is frustrated or disappointed? (Bonus: What is offering encouragement or telling them they can try again?)
A friend tells you they’re having a hard time at home and seem upset. What’s a compassionate way to respond?
What is, "I’m really sorry you’re going through that. If you ever need to talk, I’m here for you."
A friend accidentally hurt your feelings by saying something mean. How can you solve the problem with empathy?
What is, "Tell them calmly how their words made you feel and ask if they meant to hurt you, so you can both understand each other?"
FINAL JEOPARDY: Each team will decide how many points they want to bet. You can bet some or all of your points, but be careful! If you get the answer wrong, you will lose the points you bet. Write down your wager AND answer.
QUESTION: This word refers to showing kindness and concern for others, often by helping when they need it.
What is compassion?