Empathy and Listening
What is Empathy?
Empathy is when you imagine how someone else is feeling, and are able to help them out if they need it.
What level is a joke that is friendly and light?
This would be a level 1.
What is personal space?
This is the area around us we like to keep for ourselves.
Perspective taking: John was lining up for recess, and you ran in front of him and budded him. Take Johns perspective, how might he be feeling?
Frustrated, annoyed, sad, mad
What is the name of Mr.Soares cat?
(Hint: It starts with an L)
Lucy
YES or NO: A good listener looks at the person speaking to them.
YES!
What level is saying "chicken jokey" during a serious moment?
That would be a level 4+.
NO, we use a calm, clear voice.
What is an I statement?
I feel ___ when you ___ because
How much aura does Mr.Soares have?
Mr Soares has 100,000 aura points.
What is perspective-taking?
Perspective taking is trying to understand someone else’s point of view.
YES or NO: People have different 5 point scales for the same situations (teacher / students), (mom / kid), etc
YES: People have different 5 point scales.
True or false: We need to be aware of our boundaries online.
TRUE: We should never give out personal information or put ourselves into uncomfortable situations while online.
What does taking a deep breath help our body do?
Slower heartbeat, brings more oxygen to our brain, calms us down
What is Mr.Soares favourite colour?
Blue!
Why do we need to listen to others?
Listening keeps us safe, helps us learn, and helps us be a better friend.
What level on the scale can get us in major trouble, in regards to personal space?
A level 5 is something that is illegal, dangerous, or creepy behaviour.
What happens to me if I do not want to respect others personal space?
people feel uncomfortable, you might get in trouble, or lose friends
How can we show empathy to someone who is feeling sad?
We can offer them help, get a teacher, give them space, etc
Today is Friday, so what day is it?
What would Jesus Do time!
How does Empathy help a friend feel more confident?
When someone shows empathy, it helps the other person feel more confident in the situation, and helps them realize other people have made it through what they are going through.
If I am feeling a level 4 or 5 on my worry scale, what do I need to do?
I need to calm myself down, and get my brain to a level 1 or 2 on my scale.
How do we say no to a friend?
Use our words: “No thank you” or “I don`t want to”.
Use actions: Shake your head, put your hand up to say stop.
Walk away: If a friend keeps asking you to do something you don`t want to, you can walk away.
Tell an adult: If a friend won`t stop, ask an adult for help.
What does STOP stand for?
Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed
What is something you are excited about for grade 6?
Student response