Empathy
If someone is sad, how can you respond?
Ask how you can help, give them a hug, listen to them
Your friend received a bad grade on a test they studied really hard for. How could you show empathy?
"I understand how you feel. It is so frustrating when you don't get the grade you wanted. You'll do better next time".
Your friend received a cool video game for his/her birthday.
That's so cool!
Congratulations!
I'm so glad you got the game you were wanting.
That's awesome!
If someone is angry, how can you respond?
Listen to them, get help if necessary, offer a calming strategy (like a breathing exercise)
You walk into class and see a friend crying. You're not sure what happened. What can you do to show compassion?
Get your friend a tissue, drink of water, etc. and ask them, "What's wrong?"
Your classmate forgot his/her homework at home and is very upset because they could get a bad grade.
I'm sorry that you forgot your work.
I'd be upset if that happened to me too.
I understand how you feel because I've forgotten my homework before too.
You hurt someone's feelings, what should you do/say?
Apologize (say sorry), let them know you won't do it again
You're in line waiting to go to recess when you notice that your teacher is making another student clean up the mess you made.
How does the student feel?
Frustrated, angry, annoyed
Your friend was nervous to read in front of the whole class and started stuttering. Everyone started to laugh.
Don't laugh. We'd all be nervous too.
Take a deep breath! I know you can do it!
I'd have a hard time reading in front of all these people too. I know it's hard to get in front of a big group.
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
You & your friend try out for the talent show, but only you get picked to be in it. Your friend says, "I really wanted to be picked."
Comfort them, ask what they need, give them a hug, etc
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.