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.
Eli is presenting his project on volcanoes for the science fair. Tucker walks by and says, 'VOLCANOES? That's pretty boring. You should've done something more interesting". How do you think Eli feels?
Hurt, disrespected
Kim wanted to tell Helen about her new puppy. As she was talking to her, Helen kept her eyes on her phone and kept typing. Helen would sometimes say "mhm" or "yeah". How do you think Helen is making Kim feel?
Unheard, disrespected, hurt
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.
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!
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.
Will is at the pool with his friends. Will knows how to swim but does not use the diving board. Thinking about the diving board makes his heart beat fast and palms sweaty. His friends keep telling him to use it. How could he be feeling?
Nervous, Uncomfortable, Scared
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 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 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 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.
Sam has a crush on Julia. The Spring Fling dance is in 2 weeks, and Sam planned to ask Julia to go to the dance Sam painted a sign that said “Would you go to Spring Fling with me?” and showed it to Julia. Julia said “No, sorry"
Embarassed, hurt
Joe is studying for a science quiz. He really needs to do well on the quiz. As he is studying, Felicia loudly hums her favorite song. How could Joe be feeling?
Annoyed
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.