Feelings Check
What emotion might someone feel if they’re left out at recess?
Sad, lonely, angry...
Your friend falls and others laugh. What might your friend be feeling?
embarrassed, sad, or hurt because they might feel picked on or uncomfortable when others laugh at them
I have four legs, a back, but no head. What am I?
A chair
A person is crying, shoulders down, not speaking. What are they feeling?
Sad or upset
What does it mean to “listen with your heart”?
paying close attention not just to words, but also to how someone feels, and showing care and kindness while they’re talking
Name two feelings you’ve had today.
Any two
Your sibling loses their favorite toy. What can you do to show empathy?
give them a hug, help them look for the toy, or say something kind like “I know that’s your favorite — I’m sorry it’s missing”
I go up but never come down. What am I?
Your age
Big smile, jumping up and down. What emotion?
Happy, excited, joy..
True or False: Empathy is just saying “I’m sorry.”
False
What is the difference between feeling angry and feeling frustrated?
feeling angry means you're really mad, usually because something feels unfair or someone hurt you, and feeling frustrated means you're upset because something isn’t going the way you want, like when you can’t figure something out?
Someone is new to your school. How might that feel?
nervous, shy, or lonely because everything is new and they might not know anyone yet
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An Egg
Crossed arms, red face, loud voice. What’s the feeling?
Mad, angry, frustrated, annoyed
What is one way to show empathy without using words?
giving a hug, sitting next to someone, or helping them with something to show you care
How can you tell if someone is feeling nervous without them saying it?
they might fidget, bite their nails, talk fast, sweat, look worried, or say "um" a lot when they speak?
A classmate gets a bad grade on a test. What would you say to them?
“It’s okay, you tried your best,” or “You can do better next time — I can help you study if you want”
I’m full of keys but can’t open a single door. What am I?
A piano
Fidgeting, biting nails, looking down. What might they feel?
Nervous
What are 3 ways to show someone you care?
Any three...
Describe a time when you felt two emotions at once. What were they?
Any two emotions
You win a game and your friend loses. What’s something kind you could say or do?
say “Good game!” or “You did really well!” and maybe offer to play again so they get another chance
I fly without wings. I cry without eyes. Wherever I go, darkness flies.
A cloud
A friend says “whatever” and walks away. What might be going on?
Their feelings are hurt or they are frustrated.
Tell a story of a time someone showed empathy to you.
Any story...