Describeshow they’rereallyfeelingGivessomeonea chanceto speakReflectssomeone’sfeelings back(e.g., “Yousound reallyproud of that!”)Maintainseye contactduring aconversationAskssomeonehow theirday is goingShowsgratitudeListenswithoutinterruptingUses “Ifeel...”languageApologizessincerelyAdmits amistakeor fearAskrelevantquestionsAgreesrespectfullyor disagreeskindlyReflectssomeone’sfeelingsSays “thankyou” withoutbeingpromptedEncouragessomeone toshare theiropinionNods orreacts toshow they’relisteningNotices andresponds tosomeone’smoodAsks afollow-upquestionShares avulnerablestoryOffers helpwithoutbeingaskedStarts aconversationwithsomeonequietStays calmduring adisagreementShares avulnerablestorySayssomethingkindDescribeshow they’rereallyfeelingGivessomeonea chanceto speakReflectssomeone’sfeelings back(e.g., “Yousound reallyproud of that!”)Maintainseye contactduring aconversationAskssomeonehow theirday is goingShowsgratitudeListenswithoutinterruptingUses “Ifeel...”languageApologizessincerelyAdmits amistakeor fearAskrelevantquestionsAgreesrespectfullyor disagreeskindlyReflectssomeone’sfeelingsSays “thankyou” withoutbeingpromptedEncouragessomeone toshare theiropinionNods orreacts toshow they’relisteningNotices andresponds tosomeone’smoodAsks afollow-upquestionShares avulnerablestoryOffers helpwithoutbeingaskedStarts aconversationwithsomeonequietStays calmduring adisagreementShares avulnerablestorySayssomethingkind

Empathy and Communication Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Describes how they’re really feeling
  2. Gives someone a chance to speak
  3. Reflects someone’s feelings back (e.g., “You sound really proud of that!”)
  4. Maintains eye contact during a conversation
  5. Asks someone how their day is going
  6. Shows gratitude
  7. Listens without interrupting
  8. Uses “I feel...” language
  9. Apologizes sincerely
  10. Admits a mistake or fear
  11. Ask relevant questions
  12. Agrees respectfully or disagrees kindly
  13. Reflects someone’s feelings
  14. Says “thank you” without being prompted
  15. Encourages someone to share their opinion
  16. Nods or reacts to show they’re listening
  17. Notices and responds to someone’s mood
  18. Asks a follow-up question
  19. Shares a vulnerable story
  20. Offers help without being asked
  21. Starts a conversation with someone quiet
  22. Stays calm during a disagreement
  23. Shares a vulnerable story
  24. Says something kind