Name that Emotion
What would you do?
Perspective taking
Kindness in Action
Empathy Scenarios
100

You studied hard but did not do well on a test

What is disappointed or frustrated

100

A classmate drops their book

Help them pick it up

100

Why might someone not want to talk

Shy

Sad

Tired

100

Name one small act of kindness

Holding a door

Saying good morning

sharing supplies

Etc...

100

A friend looses a game and gets upset. What do you say?

Good try

You did your best

Always next time

200

You were the only friend in the friend group who did not get invited to a party

What is hurt or left out

200

Someone is being teased

Be an upstander

Stick up for them 

Tell the other person to stop

Get an adult

200

Why might a student act angry in class

Dealing with something personal

Having a bad day

Not feeling well


200

Give an example of encouraging words

You can do it

Don't give up

I believe in you

Etc...

200

Someone looks embarrassed after messing up in class. What do you do?

Don’t laugh

support them

300

Someone keeps interrupting you

What is frustrated or annoyed 

300

You accidentally hurt a friends feelings

Apologize 

300

Why might someone brag

They want attention

They finally feel good about something 

They are insecure about other things

300

Identify one way to include others

Invite them


300

A new student joins your class. What do you do?

Introduce yourself

Ask them to sit with you 

Include them

400

You trying something new in front of other people 

What is nervous 

400

A classmate isn't doing well in a group project

Offer help 

Encourage them 

Consider shifting roles

400

Why might a friend ignore your message

They were busy

They forgot 

Their parents took their device 

400

How can you show kindness online

Positive comments

Respecting diversity

No teasing

Respectful messages in the "group chat"

400

Your friend is mad but won’t tell you why. What do you do?

Give them space

Let them know you care

500

You worked hard and your teacher praises you.

What is proud or happy

500

A friend seems quiet and upset

Check on them privately

Ask if they are ok

Try to do something that might cheer them up

500

Why might someone be mean to others 

Might be hurt

Feel insecure

Want control

500

How can you be more inclusive

Include everyone 

Respect others 

Embrace diversity

Use respectful language 

Etc...

500

Someone says something hurtful to you. Respond with empathy not anger 

Stay calm, express feelings, don’t escalate