Caring for Others
Understanding and caring about other people's feelings is called...
What activity did we do to practice problem solving?
Blindfolded mazes
What is the word for "statements about another person that might not be true"
Rumors
What does individuality mean?
Every person is unique
What is Ms. McLaughlin's favorite animal?
Penguins
True or False: Kids don't need to show empathy to adults, it's the adults job.
False!
What are some ways a group could have decided who would be blindfolded for the maze?
Various answers such as
1) Rock paper scissors
2) Flipping a coin
3) Respectfully discussing it
What is the word for "The act of talking about someone when they are not around"
Gossip
Why is individuality important?
Various answers such as
- It is okay for people to be different from each other
- Our differences help to keep life interesting
Who works in the 1,000 Book Club room?
Mrs. Lauko
Just "feeling sorry" for someone isn't empathy. Instead it's called...
Sympathy
What was one of the problem solving steps?
1) Identify the problem
2) Brainstorming solutions
3) Trying to compromise
4) Use calm and respectful language
What game did we play to learn about gossip and rumors?
Telephone
What did we design to help us learn about individuality?
T-shirts
At the beginning of the school year, everyone decorated a handprint. What did those handprints get turned into?
A flower
When is it hard to be empathetic to other people?
Various answers like...
- If you're having a bad day
- If you don't get along with someone
- If that person has been mean to you
False
What is one reason why people gossip?
Various answers such as:
- To fit in
- Entertainment
- To get back at other people
What was the name of the store owner that we talk about during this lesson?
Giuseppe
Who is Tioga Hill's favorite singer?
Jared Campbell!
When we learned about empathy, we watched a Sesame Street video featuring a famous actor. Who is that actor OR what Marvel character does he play?
Marc Ruffalo aka The Hulk
Out of the five groups we had during our problem solving activity, how many successfully finished their maze?
All five!
How can you stop rumors from spreading?
Keep it to yourself or change the subject
Why was the store owner's business failing?
He only sold blue t-shirts, and his customers found it boring.
Last fall, what animal was found hanging out in the tennis courts?
A bobcat!