Perspective Taking | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

Steve told James that his parents are getting a divorce. He is really upset. James says, “I’m so sorry Steve. I get how you feel, my parents divorced last year.” Is James showing empathy?

yes

Sierra tells Jeff that she got in a big argument with her sister. Jeff says, “That must have been hard. How are you feeling since the argument?” Is Jeff showing empathy?

yes

Liam wasn’t allowed to play in his basketball game because his coach found out he was failing history. His teammate, Brian, says to him, “Hey, I’m really sorry. This happened to me last year, and I was really bummed. Can I help you study?"

yes

Brandon missed the winning shot in his hockey game, and his team lost the game. He is in the locker room with his head down. Everyone can tell he is really mad. His friend Luke says to him, “Hey Brandon, nice going!" Is Luke showing Empathy

no

Maddie tells Charlie that one of her friends has been really mean to her lately, and her feelings are hurt. Charlie says, “That stinks. Did you do the math homework?” Is Charlie showing empathy?

no

Jess is crying because she failed her math test. Whitney says, “You’re being dramatic. It’s not even that big of a deal. Let it go.” Is Whitney showing empathy?

no

Winston is upset because his dog ran away. Parker says to him, “Whatever. Dogs are annoying anyway. Cats are way better!” Is Parker showing empathy?

no

Charlotte tells her friend Leah that she is really upset because her grandmother passed away. Leah says, “I’m so sorry. This must be so hard for you and your family. How can I help you get through this?” Is Leah showing empathy?

yes

The girl sitting next to you on the bus is silently crying. You can say

"Are you okay? Do you want to talk?"

You borrowed your mom's necklace for the dance and it broke. You can say

"I am so sorry, it was an accident."

Your friend forgot her science book, and she has a big test tomorrow. You can say

"I can share mine with you."

Your friend sneezed really hard and got a bloody nose in class. You can say

"Let me help you."

A girl in school is saying untrue things about you, and your friend told you about it. You can say

"Please stop that. It doesn't make me feel good."

You have two cats. Your best friend cannot come to your house because she is allergic to cats. You can suggest

other places to hang out

Your sister and her friends always fight. You know it makes her sad. You can say

"Are you okay? Do you want to talk?"

Greg tripped in front of the class. Greg feels

embarrased

Alexis walks into a party that her friend threw for her. Alexis feels

surprised

Tim is going to take his driver's license test today. Tim feels

worried, stressed, anxious

Sam's boss said she's doing a great job at work. Sam feels

proud, appreciated, happy

Steve is giving a speech in front of the school next week. Steve feels

nervous

Lucy wanted to be on student council, but did not get enough votes. Lucy feels

disappointed

Mike's friend Joe isn't talking to him. Mike doesn't know why. Mike feels

confused, upset

Rachel studied hard for her biology test and got a good grade. Rachel feels

proud

Molly is a new student, and it's her first day at her new school. Molly feels

nervous

Kyle's friend was making jokes loudly in class, but he got yelled at. Kyle feels

frustrated

Your neighbor doesn't like dogs in his yard. Your dog likes to run around the neighborhood. What is your neighbor's point of view and how can you respond?

They think that dogs are annoying and messy, you can try to train your dog or build higher fences

Your friend never likes to do things on school nights. You want her to go with you to the school play's opening night on Thursday. What is your friend's point of view

Maybe she feels really tried or isn't allowed to go out on school nights

Your History teacher is giving a test on Friday. You already have Science and English tests. Your teacher says he can't change the date. What is his point of view and how can you manage this?

Maybe he didn't know about the other tests and it's too late to change it - study before hand for each test so you're not stressed the night before

You want to go over to a new friend's house after school. Your mom doesn't know them and said you can't go. What is your mom's point of view and how can you respond?

Mom isn't sure if the other friend is safe and is worried. "Mom, would you like to meet my new friend and their family?"

Your friend shares his room with his little brother. His brother cries a lot at night and keeps him awake. What can you say to him?

Hey, you look tired! What's been happening?

You see a kid in your class copying off you while you are taking a test. He must not have studied. What can you say to him?

"Hey, are you okay?" (or you can just ignore it)

Your friend is having a party, and your best friend did not get an invitation. Your best friend knows you were invited. What can you say to them?

I'm sorry you didn't get invited. Do you want me to plus-one you? Or maybe me and you could do something else together?

You have a new neighbor with a dog. The dog keeps running loose all over the neighborhood. How might your neighbor feel and what can you say to them?

Worried, embarrassed, stressed - "It's okay! I can help you catch your dog. Do you need help building a more sturdy fence?"

Pedro wants to use the computer but the sound will be too loud. He looks at his neighbor's headphones sitting on the desk. What is he thinking?

Maybe I could borrow my neighbor's headphones? I wonder if they would mind?

Sheila wants to go shopping after school. She looks at her empty wallet. What is she thinking?

I wish I had enough money to go shopping after school.

Steven is looking outside at the heavy rain and then down at his new sneakers. What is he thinking?

Argh! I really wanted to wear my new sneakers but the rain is going to ruin them!

Carla is staring at her math worksheet and then looks up at her teacher. What is she thinking?

This is so hard! I wish she would help me!

Kai always makes you laugh so you told him he is really funny. What would happen as a consequence of the action?

Kai thinks you are kind and a great friend.

Mark asked for your opinion of his audition and you told him it was great. What would happen as a consequence of the action?

Mark appreciates you helping him and thinks you are kind.

Sara needed help with her essay and you went through it with her. What would happen as a consequence of the action?

Sara thinks you're a good friend and helps you next time you need help.

Rob told you a story about his weekend but you didn't listen. Now he's asking you questions and you don't know what to say. What would happen as a consequence of the action?

Rob feels like you don't care about him.

Your brother asked you to take out some food for him. You forgot. Now you want to ask him a favor. What would happen as a consequence of the action?

Your brother says he won't get you anything because you didn't get him the food.

You made plans to hang out with Ali on Saturday but you also said yes to hanging out with Ashley. What would happen as a consequence of the action?

Ali and Ashley are both disappointed and upset at you.

Your friend Tom told you a secret. You told another friend and now Tom knows you told them. What would happen as a consequence of the action?

Tom doesn't trust you and doesn't want to share secrets with you.

Your friend Jen has called you three days in a row and you didn't answer. Now you want to call her. What would happen as a consequence of the action?

Jen doesn't want to talk to you anymore and thinks you are selfish for only reaching out when you need her but not being there for her

You borrowed a notebook from a friend and lost it. Now you want to borrow a sweater from them. What would happen as a consequence of the action?

Your friend doesn't trust that you will take care of their stuff and doesn't want to give it to you

You're hanging out with others and want to pick what to do for fun, but you also picked last time. What would happen as a consequence of the action

Your friend feels annoyed, maybe they don't want to hang out next time