Body Language
Being a detective
Behaviors
Non-verbal cues
Empathy
100

Sam's face was red, his hands were on his hips, he was stamping his feet.  How was Sam feeling?

Angry, Mad

100

Be a detective. How does she feel? Why?

She is sad. She feels left out because her mom is having fun with her little sister.

100

Your mom keeps tapping her foot and looking at her watch and then to you.  What is she telling you to do?

Hurry up

100

Show how to tell someone to wait without using words

Hold your hand out, palm facing away from you

100

If you see your friend is having a hard time with a math problem what can you do? 

Offer to help them! Ask them if they want help.

200

Abbie has her arms crossed, she is biting her nails, her voice is shaking, and she is walking back and forth.  Abbie is feeling?

Worried, Nervous

200

Whats going on in this picture? How do these people feel? Why?

The man and woman are in a movie theater.  The man works there and wants the woman to put her phone away because you are not supposed to use your phone in the theater.  The woman feels annoyed because she wants to keep talking.  

200

You come walking up from the lower field at recess, the teacher on duty has her hands on her hips and she is at you with a frown.  What message is her body language giving you?

That I should not have gone down to the lower field.  She is upset.

200

Without using words show how to tell someone to be quiet


Put your finger over your lips and go shhhh

200

James is scared of thunderstorms. Tiffany loves thunderstorms and thinks they are so cool! Who is right?

Nobody is right. Different situations can make people feel different emotions.

300

Jahniah is standing tall, puffing up her chest, holding her head high and has a huge smile on her face.  How does she feel?

Proud/happy

300

How does he feel? Why?

He is frustrated because he is having a hard time with his homework. 

300

Your teacher is talking to another a student, as you walk over she holds her hand up to you and continues to talk to the other student. What message is her body language giving you?

That I need to stop and wait, and not interrupt her.

300

Show how to tell someone you are upset with them.

Cross your arms/frown

300

How would you feel if you were going to sleep over at a friends house?

(Varies)

400

Braedan is shrugging his shoulders, he is tipping his head to the side and eyebrows are scrunched up.  How does he feel?

Confused

400

A good detective observes people to try and figure out what they are doing, how they feel, and what they are going to do next. What should you look at to figure out how someone feels?

Their facial expression, tone of voice and body language

400

You walk into the lunch room and look around, your friend is sitting at a table and waves while looking at you.  What is his body language telling?

He wants me to come over and sit with him.
400

What are two other ways we can communicate without using words?

Body language, facial expressions

400

Why is it important to understand how someone else feels?

You need to understand how someone feels so you can respond the right way. Example: If someone is mad- they might need you to give them space If someone is frustrated- they might need your help If someone is sad- they might need a hug or want to talk to you