You see someone with their arms crossed, eyebrows down, and not smiling. What might they be feeling?
Sad, mad
LOOK: You walk into the classroom and the lights are off. What might be happening?
Quiet me time
LOOK: You see a friend jumping up and down with a big smile. What can you guess?
They are happy or excited
LOOK: A classmate is sitting alone on the bench at recess, looking at the ground. What might they be feeling?
Lonely, left out
LISTEN: Your friend says, “I don’t want to talk right now” in a quiet voice. What do you think is going on?
They might be feeling sad
LISTEN: You hear people laughing loudly behind you after you trip. What might be happening?
They might be laughing because I tripped
LISTEN: A classmate says “I’m fine” but sounds upset. What’s your smart guess?
They might be feeling upset
THINK: It’s lunchtime and your friend says, “I forgot my lunch.” What might they need?
To get a hot lunch or find something to eat
THINK: You see a teacher holding a bandage and a student crying. What do you think happened?
They got hurt
THINK: Your friend says they studied all night and then they got an F. How might they be feeling?
Sad, disappointed, frustrated, confused
THINK: You just heard the fire alarm and people are lining up quietly. What should you guess is happening?
We are having a fire drill
MAKE A SMART GUESS: You walk into the room and your friend is cleaning up spilled juice with a sad face.
They might have spilled their drink and feel embarrassed or upset about the mess.
MAKE A SMART GUESS: At recess, you see a group of kids playing a game. One child is standing to the side with their head down
They might feel left out or want to play but don’t know how to join in.
MAKE A SMART GUESS: During a class party, someone starts crying when the cake is brought out.
They might have an allergy, not like cake, or be feeling overwhelmed or left out.
MAKE A SMART GUESS: You’re in line for a turn on the swing, and someone cuts in front of you. They say “Sorry, I didn’t see you.”
They probably didn’t notice you were in line. It was likely an accident, not on purpose.
MAKE A SMART GUESS: You’re working on a project and your partner keeps sighing and looking away.
They might be bored, confused, or upset about the work or something else.
