Students practice empathy by identifying feelings, noticing clues, and choosing caring words and actions.
Read each problem with a grown-up or partner. Think about how the person might feel. Draw or write your answer.
Practice noticing feelings and showing kindness
SEL - Grade K-1
- 1
Maya drops her crayons and they roll all over the floor. How might Maya feel? What could you do to help?
- 2
Leo is smiling and jumping after he wins a game. How do you think Leo feels?
- 3
A new student is sitting alone at lunch. What kind thing could you say or do?
- 4
Sam's block tower falls down. Sam's eyes get watery. How might Sam feel?
- 5
Your friend says, "I miss my grandma." What is an empathetic response?
- 6
Look at someone's face, body, and voice. Name one clue that can help you know how they feel.
- 7
Nina is covering her ears during a loud fire drill. How might Nina feel? What could help her?
- 8
Your friend is proud of a drawing. What can you say to share their happy feeling?
- 9
A classmate trips and falls on the playground. What should you do first?
- 10
Kai wants a turn with a toy, but someone else is using it. Kai crosses his arms and frowns. How might Kai feel?
- 11
Fill in the sentence: When someone feels sad, I can show empathy by ______.
- 12
A friend says, "Please stop. I do not like that." What should you do?
- 13
Draw a face that shows how you feel today. Then write or tell one reason for that feeling.
- 14
Your partner makes a mistake while reading. What can you say that shows empathy?
- 15
Why is it important to think about how others feel?