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Compassion
Feelings
How would you feel if...
Moody Cow
Supportive Comments
100
What is the definition of compassion?
Imagining how another person feels. Caring about others. Showing concern through kind thoughts, words, and actions.
100
Name an event that could cause you to feel sad or upset?
getting a bad grade, being ignored on the playground, losing a race, forgetting your lunch, etc...
100
How would you feel if someone said your clothes were dirty?
embarrassed, upset, sad, ashamed, mad, angry
100
What was Moody Cow's real name?
Peter
100
What could you say to show compassion? Your friend received a cool video game for his/her birthday.
That's so cool! You're lucky. That's great! Congratulations! I'm so glad you got the game you were wanting. That's awesome!
200
True or False: Compassion is listening and being patient.
True
200
Name an event that could make you feel excited.
going on vacation, having a classmate say something nice to you, doing well on your homework, etc...
200
How would you feel if your favorite dog ran away from home and you couldn't find her.
sad, upset, depressed, frustrated, angry
200
Why did Bully call Moody Cow a Coward Cow?
Because he showed compassion for the cricket when he gave the snake a cricket to eat.
200
What could you say to show compassion? Your classmate forgot his/her homework at home and is very upset because they lost points.
I'm sorry that you forgot your work. I'd be upset to lose points too.
300

Can you show compassion to someone even if you don't like them? Why?

Yes. Compassion means caring about someone's feelings regardless of whether you're friends.

300
Give the definition or an example of feeling embarrassed.
feeling ashamed or shy about something.
300
How would you feel if you won 2nd place in a race.
jealous, mad, frustrated, glad, happy, relieved
300

What emotion was Moody Cow struggling with, and what helped him manage it?

Anger. His grandfather helped him calm down using the mind jar and mindfulness.

300
What could you say to show compassion? Your sister has a huge mess in her room that her friends left.
This stinks. I'll help you clean this up. I know how a messy room bothers you. Can I help you? I'd be upset too if my friends made a mess in my room and didn't clean it up.
400

A classmate falls, and everyone laughs. You don't laugh, but you walk away. Did you show compassion?Why?

Not necessarily. You avoided being unkind, but you could show compassion by checking on them or helping.

400

Can two people experience the same situation but feel completely differently? Give an example.

Yes. Two students might feel differently about presenting to the class. One is excited, and the other is nervous.

400

You think getting second place in a race is exciting, but your friend is disappointed about getting second. Why might you feel differently?

People have different expectations, experiences, and perspectives.

400

What did the glitter settling in Moody Cow's mind jar represent?

His thoughts and feelings settling as he calmed down.

400

Your friend is upset because they didn't get picked first for a team. What could you say that shows compassion WITHOUT putting down the people who were picked?

"I know that was disappointing. You worked hard, and I hope you get a chance next time."

500

What is the difference between empathy and compassion?

Empathy is understanding how someone feels. Compassion involves caring and wanting to help.

500

Can you feel two different emotions at the same time? Give an example.

Yes. You might feel excited and nervous before a basketball game.

500

Your friend is upset about something that wouldn't bother you. How could you show compassion? .

Listen, respect their feelings, and offer support rather than telling them they're overreacting.

500

How could Moody Cow have handled his frustrating day differently before his anger became so big? Give TWO examples.

Pause, take deep breaths, use calming self-talk, ask for help, or talk about his

500

Your friend is reading aloud, starts stuttering, and classmates laugh. Name TWO ways you could show compassion, one thing you could SAY and one thing you could DO.

Say something supportive, such as "Take your time." Don't laugh, listen respectfully, or tell classmates to stop.