Compassion/Empathy

1. What is compassion?

• When you see someone who seems sad.

• When you need something.

• When you see someone in need, care about their feelings, and do something to show you care.

• When you see someone who looks happy.

2. Which of these is an act of compassion?

• Someone falls down and a friend helps them back up.

• Someone feels sad and a classmate talks to them to help them feel better.

• Someone is left out during recess and a classmate asks them to join them in a game.

• All of the above.

3. Who might need some compassion?

• A. Someone who looks happy.

• B. Someone who seems sad.

• C. Someone who seems lonely.

• Both B and C.

4. What good thing can happen if you show compassion?

• You could make a new friend.

• You and your friend could get along better

• The person you helped may feel better.

• All of the above.

5. Compassion is an important skill you can grow stronger through practice.

• True

• False

What is empathy?

• When you can imagine how someone else is feeling.

• Taking action to help someone feel better.

• When you can read someone else's mind.

• When someone tells you they're sorry.

What can empathy help lead to?

• Hurt feelings

• Too many questions

• Compassion

• Mindfulness

How can you learn how someone else feels?

• Watch them

• Listen to them

• Talk to them

• All of the above

Who can you have empathy for?

• A classmate you don't know well.

• Your best friend

• Your family

• All of the above

A new kid at school is nervous and Sarah offers to show him around and sit with him at lunch. Is this compassion?

• Yes

• No