Summary
Explains empathy as understanding and caring about how others feel, with everyday examples of putting yourself in someone's shoes.
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
Empathy means noticing and caring about how another person feels — imagining you are in their shoes and being kind about it.
- What does it mean to 'put yourself in someone's shoes'?
- How can you tell how a friend is feeling?
- What is a kind thing to do when someone is sad?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: empathy, feelings, kindness, care.
Try it: Think of a time a friend was upset. Write one kind thing you could say or do.