Reading other's feelings
How would the following person feel? A boy on your baseball team dropped a fly ball and the other team won the game.
embarrassed, sad, mad, angry, disappointed,
The ability to recognize and relate to other people’s emotions and thoughts. Putting yourself in someone's shoes
Empathy
Your friend keeps getting teased and bullied on the playground. What should you do to show empathy?
A. You stay away so that you don't get teased. B. You join in with the teasing so you'll look cool. C. You stick up for your friend. D. You find another friend.
What could have happened to make a person feel nervous ?
A big test, first day of school, shy in front of others, parents are late picking them up, they have to do a presentation in front of other people, running a race, etc...
How would the following person feel? A boy is constantly getting teased on the bus for being chubby.
embarrassed, sad, angry, mad, furious,
What are some characteristics of a person who shows empathy?
great listening, caring, loving, observant,
What could you say to show empathy? Your classmate forgot his/her homework at home and is very upset because they get a conduct mark.
What is I'm sorry that you forgot your work. I'd be upset to get a conduct mark too. I understand how you feel because you never forget your work. I know how hard you're trying to get an E in conduct and I'm sorry.
What is something that could cause a person to feel scared?
the dark, being alone at home, being lost in a store, being around a bully, a scary movie, pranks/jokes, clowns, dolls, dogs, insects, etc
How would the following person feel? A girl in your class was chosen to sing a solo in the school musical and she went blank in front of the entire audience
What is embarrassed, shocked, nervous, shy, sad, upset, disappointed
What are some characteristics of a person who lacks empathy?
Does not listen to others, Argumentative attitude, Blaming others for mistakes, Can’t handle emotional situations
Your best friend is really excited because he just got a really cool video game. It was a game that you wanted. What could you say or do to show empathy?
A. You ask him if you can borrow it. B. You feel jealous so you change the subject so you don't have to talk about it. C. You go home and beg your parents to buy you one. D. You say, "That's great" and tell him he deserves getting such a cool game.
What could cause someone to feel angry?
someone broke something of their's, they were made fun of, someone hit/kicked/hurt them, they had to miss recess, they were blamed for something they didn't do, bullies, etc
Kelly's little sister went into her room while she was at school and ripped the pages out of her favorite book. How might Kelly feel about this?
angry, frustrated, mad, sad, confused, shocked, furious,
What are some do's and don'ts of showing empathy?
Do listen, try and understand what it's like for the other person, put yourself in his/her place, offer help or support. Don't ignore, tell him/her to not feel a certain way
Your friend is getting ready to go into the play-offs with her soccer team and she is pretty nervous. What can you say or do to show empathy?
You tell her you to understand how she feels because you were really nervous, too, before your big game last year.
What could cause someone to feel confident?
they were given a compliment, other students wanted to be their partner, they won a race, they did a good job on their test or homework, etc
Chris was determined to make a good grade on his spelling test so he studied every day after school for 45 minutes. He made an 89 on his spelling test. How might Chris feel about this?
angry, upset, confused, shocked, sad, mad, embarrassed, ashamed, disappointed, proud, happy, hopeless, hopeful
How can you practice empathy?
Your mother comes home from work stressed out from a hard day. What could you say or do to show empathy?
A. Invite some friends over. B. You set the table and help her get dinner ready. C. You whine about her being grumpy. D. You turn up the tv.
What is something that could make someone feel uncomfortable?
Being around someone they dont like, being picked to present in front of class, being bullied, etc