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Lesson 8 of 20 ยท Emotional & Social Thinking

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Different Perspectives Game

What You'll Learn

๐Ÿง  The same event looks different to different people. A surprise party is exciting for the birthday kid but stressful for the planner! Practice seeing through others' eyes. Here's how to do it: 1. Look carefully at the problem. What do you see? 2. Think about what you already know. Does this remind you of something? 3. Try an answer! It's totally okay to be wrong โ€” that's how we learn. 4. Check: did it work? If not, try something else! You're building your thinking muscles. The more you practice, the stronger they get!

Key Concept: Seeing situations from multiple viewpoints

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Think About This

๐ŸŽ’ You're at school and something happens that involves seeing situations from multiple viewpoints. Your teacher asks the class to think about it. What do you notice? What questions pop into your head?

Thinking Steps

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๐Ÿ‘€ What Do I See?

Look at the problem about seeing situations from multiple viewpoints. What do you notice?

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๐Ÿค” What Do I Know?

What do you already know that could help? Have you seen something like this before?

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๐Ÿ’ก What's My Idea?

Think of an answer. Can you think of a second one too?

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โญ What Did I Learn?

Check your answer. Was it right? What did you figure out? Tell someone!

Key Points

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Master seeing situations from multiple viewpoints

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Apply emotional & social thinking in real situations

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Build habits of emotional & social thinking

Key Vocabulary

Kind

Being nice to others

Feeling

Something you feel inside, like happy or sad

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Why This Matters in Real Life

People use emotional social skills at home, at school, and at work. Every time you practice, you're getting ready for the future!

Talk About It

Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.

  • 1Can you explain seeing situations from multiple viewpoints to a friend using your own words?
  • 2What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
  • 3Draw a picture of what you learned and show it to someone!

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is the main idea of seeing situations from multiple viewpoints?