How can you start a conversation and keep it going? (remember your learning skills)
focus attention, listen, ask questions
What 3 clues can we look for to identify another's feelings?
Physical, verbal & situational clues
What does it mean to have conflicting feelings?
When you have two different feelings about the same situation.
What does empathy mean?
Seeing things as others see them OR putting yourself in someone else's shoes.
What is compassion?
When you show care and concern towards another person.
Tell the class about a time you showed compassion for someone.
Answers vary
True or False? Having empathy helps you notice and understand preferences, and that they can change?
True
How can you show care and concern for someone?
Saying or doing something kind
Why do we do Brain-builder activities?
To help our brains grow and make us smarter!
Name a COMFORTABLE feeling.
Happy, calm, interested, etc.
Can you still be friends with someone who has a different preference or perspective as you?
YES!
Name an UNCOMFORTABLE feeling.
Angry, scared, anxious, embarrassed, etc.
What is the first thing you can do when making a new friend?
Start up a conversation
How could you show compassion for someone who fell off the slide at recess?
Answers vary
Nicole loves swimming lessons. Today her class is jumping off the diving board. She doesn't want to jump. How does she feel? Could she have conflicting feelings?
Excited & scared. Yes!
What is it called when you put empathy into action?
Compassion
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