BPJ Empathy

How can you help someone who feels angry?

• explain that they should always feel happy

• encourage them to take deep breaths

• make them tell you a funny story

• tell them about your great day

A new classmate is sitting alone at lunch. He looks sad. What could you say to make him feel better?

• "Where did all your friends go?"

• "I have a lot of friends to play with."

• "You should go to the library and read."

• "Would you like to have lunch together?"

Mia tells Moby about her bad day at school. What should Moby do?

• listen quietly while Mia talks

• go to the park and play

• tell Mia about his day

• make her tell him a joke

Your friend lost a race and feels sad. What could you say to help her feel better?

• "I like to run too!"

• "Why didn't you win?"

• "Maybe you shouldn't run any more races."

• "Remember, you're a really great runner!"

Becca jumps up and down, talks quickly, and laughs. How do you think she feels?

• worried

• sad

• excited

• angry