BPJ and Flocab Empathy

When you have empathy, you ______________.

• are mean to other people

• understand how other people feel

• only think about how you feel

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 you had a great day.

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

• Where did all of your friends go?

• I have many 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 as Mia talks.

• Go to the park and play.

• Tell Mia about his day.

• Ask Mia to tell 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 races anymore.

• 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

A friend tells you why he feels upset. How can you show that you are listening and paying attention?

• Face him and look him in the eyes.

• Tell him that he shouldn't feel upset.

• Look down at your feet or hands.

• Fold your arms and walk away.

Moby is crying and Mia wants to help. Moby doesn't feel like talking about it. What can Mia say?

• I'm sad you won't talk to me about it.

• I'm here to listen when you're ready.

• You have nothing to be sad about!

• You forgot to turn in your homework.

What does the saying "put yourself in someone else's shoes" mean?

• to calm someone down

• to walk next to someone

• to try on another person's shoes to see if they fit you

• to imagine how you would feel if you were that person

Becca's brother breaks her favorite toy. How do you think she feels?

• embarassed

• jealous

• bored

• mad