What is empathy?
What does empathy mean?
Understanding how someone else feels
Your friend looks sad at lunch. What should you do first?
Ask if they’re okay
You see someone drop their books. What can you do?
Help them pick them up
What does “walk in someone else’s shoes” mean?
Imagine how they feel or what they’re going through
Your sibling breaks your toy by mistake. What’s an empathetic response?
“It’s okay. I know you didn’t mean to.”
Empathy helps you do what?
Be kind and supportive to others
Someone gets left out of a game. What’s an empathetic thing to do?
Invite them to play
Your classmate forgot their pencil. What’s an empathetic action?
Lend them one
Your friend didn’t get picked for a team. How might they feel?
Sad or disappointed
Your classmate forgot their lunch. What can you do?
Share a snack or tell a teacher
True or False: Empathy means feeling sorry for someone.
False — it means feeling with them
You notice your classmate is quiet today. What might that mean?
They might be upset or tired
A friend is nervous about a presentation. What could you say?
“You’ve got this! You practiced a lot.”
Why is it important to think about others’ feelings before acting?
So we don’t hurt anyone by accident
A new student seems shy. How can you help?
Say hi and include them in activities
When you imagine how someone feels, you are showing what?
Empathy
How can you tell how someone feels?
By their facial expressions and body language
What kind of words show empathy?
Kind, caring, thoughtful
You’re happy, but your friend is sad. How can you show empathy?
Be gentle and check on them before celebrating
You see someone being teased. What can you do?
Stand up for them or tell an adult
What’s one way to show empathy without speaking?
Give a hug, smile, or sit beside them
Your friend fails a test. What could you say to show empathy?
“I know that’s hard. Want to study together next time?”
How can you show empathy online?
What can empathy help build in friendships?
Trust and understanding
Why does empathy make your classroom better?
It helps everyone feel safe and cared for