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Which subjectEnglish as second
What age groupReception / Kindergarten
What topicRead the scenario and answer the question that follows. Jamie (3 years) and her mum Larissa arrive at the service and you approach to greet them. Larissa tells you that they had to put their dog down the day before, so they were all quite sad, and their home felt a little emptier. Larissa hands you a picture of their dog, Charlie, to have at the service. Provide two (2) examples each for how you will model care, empathy and respect toward: a) Larissa b) Jamie
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Class Discussion Questions: Understanding Care, Empathy, and Respect

Objective: Engage students in a discussion about showing care, empathy, and respect based on a scenario involving Jamie and her mother, Larissa, who are experiencing sadness after their dog's passing.

Discussion Questions

Opening the Conversation

  1. What does it mean to be sad?

    • How do you feel when you're sad?
    • Can you think of a time when you felt sad?

  2. What is a pet?

    • Do you have any pets? What are their names?
    • How do you take care of your pets?

Relating to Larissa (Jamie's Mum)

  1. How can we show care to Larissa?

    • What would you say to help her feel better?
    • How would you show that you are listening when she talks about her dog?

  2. Why is it important to respect Larissa’s feelings?

    • What is respect?
    • Can we show respect when someone is feeling sad?

Relating to Jamie (3-Year-Old)

  1. How can we show empathy to Jamie?

    • What do you think Jamie is feeling? How can we show that we understand?
    • Can we play a game or do an activity to help Jamie feel happy again?

  2. Why should we be kind to Jamie?

    • How can kindness help someone who is feeling sad?
    • What are some nice things we can do together with Jamie to make her smile?

Reflecting on Actions

  1. What does it mean to care for someone?

    • Can you think of a way to care for yourself or a friend when they are sad?

  2. How can we practice showing our feelings?

    • How can we express our feelings in a way that shows care, empathy, and respect?

Examples of Modeling Care, Empathy, and Respect

For Larissa

  1. Modeling Care:

    • Listening Actively: When Larissa shares her feelings about Charlie, I will listen attentively, nodding my head, and making eye contact to show I care about what she is saying.

  2. Modeling Respect:

    • Giving Space & Support: I would provide a comfortable space for Larissa to talk and offer gentle reassurance, letting her know that it’s okay to feel sad.

For Jamie

  1. Modeling Empathy:
    • Offering Comfort: I will kneel down to Jamie’s level, smile gently, and say something like “I understand this is a tough time. It's okay to feel sad, and I’m here for you.”

By discussing these questions and examples, students will explore the importance of emotional intelligence and learn how to apply care, empathy, and respect in real life situations.