You see a classmate sitting alone on a bench during recess while everyone else is playing soccer. He looks down and isn’t talking to anyone. How might he be feeling? What could you do?
You could ask, “Do you want to play with us?” or sit with him and start a conversation.
Your friend crumples up her math paper and says, “I’ll never get this!” She sighs and crosses her arms. What emotion is she showing? What would be a helpful response?
She seems frustrated or upset. You could ask if she needs help.
Your cousin runs into the room smiling and says, “I made the team!” How is he feeling? What should you say or do?
He is excited and proud. You could say, “That’s awesome! Congratulations!” and smile or give a high-five.
A classmate is about to go on stage for a school play. He is quiet, fidgeting, and says her stomach hurts. What might she be feeling? How could you support her?
He might be nervous or anxious. You could say, “You practiced a lot. You’ll do great!” or give her a thumbs-up to show support.
Your friend loses a board game and slams his hand on the table, saying, “That’s not fair!” What emotion is he probably feeling? What is a calm way to respond?
He is feeling angry or disappointed. You could say, “Maybe we can play again,” and stay calm instead of arguing.
Your neighbor tells you his dog is very sick. His eyes look watery and his voice is quiet. How might he feel? What could you say?
He probably feels sad and worried. You could say, “I’m really sorry about your dog. I hope he feels better,” or just listen quietly.
A student answers a question wrong and some kids laugh. She blushes and looks at her desk. What is she probably feeling? What would be a kind reaction?
She is probably embarrassed. You could smile kindly, avoid laughing, and maybe say later, “It’s okay, everyone makes mistakes.”
Your neighbor shows you a picture he worked very hard on and says, “It took me all weekend!” He’s smiling. How does he feel? How should you respond?
She feels proud and happy. You could say, “Wow, that looks great!
Your younger sibling covers his ears when thunder booms and moves closer to you. What emotion is he showing? What can you do to help?
He is feeling scared or nervous. You could say, “It’s just thunder. You’re safe,” and sit with him until he feels calmer.
Your friend finds out the class field trip is cancelled. He sighs and says, “I was really looking forward to that.”. How might he feel? What could you say?
You could say, “That’s really disappointing. I was excited too,” or suggest something else fun to do.
