What Is Perspective Taking?
You see a little boy laying on the ground holding his arm and crying. You see a bike in the grass beside him.
I fell off my bike/ my arm hurts
A girl is crying while her mom gives her a band-aid. How do you know the girl is hurt?
She is crying and her mom is giving her a band-aid to cover her wound.
How can you tell what someone is thinking or feeling?
Body language, facial expressions, examining situation
You see a girl sitting at a desk with a pencil and paper with a confused expression on her face. What is she thinking?
This work is hard! I don't understand what I'm doing!
A man is by the cashier at a convenience store. He is feeling through his pockets, shrugging his shoulders, and doing an exaggerated exhale? What might he be thinking?
Where's my wallet? I can't find my money to pay!
What could happen if you only think your perspective matters?
Conflict, missed opportunities, unhealthy relationships
You see a man with a surprised facial expression surrounded by people wearing birthday hats. What is the man thinking?
I can't believe it's a surprise birthday party for me!
Why are interpersonal skills so important?
Interpersonal skills help you to get along with others and work together. They are LIFE SKILLS.
A man is smiling at a dog at the park, petting it, and playing fetch with the dog.
I love my dog, I like playing with my dog!
A dog is wagging his tail and jumping up and down when he sees his owner. How do you know the dog is happy?
The dog is wagging his tail and jumping.
Why is perspective-taking important?
To understand what is going on around you and understand what other people are thinking and feeling.
Stacy and Ryan are in line at the grocery store to pay for their food. A lady gets behind them in line and pushes them, yelling "Hurry up"! What are Stacy and Ryan thinking?
That lady is rude! What's her problem? Why is she acting this way?
A boy is covering his eyes in a movie theatre. What might he be thinking and feeling?
He is likely feeling scared. He might be thinking "I can't wait until this scary part is over!"