Nods orreacts toshow they’relisteningAsks afollow-upquestionReflectssomeone’sfeelings back(e.g., “Yousound reallyproud of that!”)Askssomeonehow theirday is goingOffers helpwithoutbeingaskedSays “thankyou” withoutbeingpromptedListenswithoutinterruptingSayssomethingkindAdmits amistakeor fearShares avulnerablestoryEncouragessomeone toshare theiropinionUses “Ifeel...”languageGivessomeonea chanceto speakStarts aconversationwithsomeonequietAgreesrespectfullyor disagreeskindlyShowsgratitudeReflectssomeone’sfeelingsApologizessincerelyAskrelevantquestionsStays calmduring adisagreementMaintainseye contactduring aconversationDescribeshow they’rereallyfeelingShares avulnerablestoryNotices andresponds tosomeone’smoodNods orreacts toshow they’relisteningAsks afollow-upquestionReflectssomeone’sfeelings back(e.g., “Yousound reallyproud of that!”)Askssomeonehow theirday is goingOffers helpwithoutbeingaskedSays “thankyou” withoutbeingpromptedListenswithoutinterruptingSayssomethingkindAdmits amistakeor fearShares avulnerablestoryEncouragessomeone toshare theiropinionUses “Ifeel...”languageGivessomeonea chanceto speakStarts aconversationwithsomeonequietAgreesrespectfullyor disagreeskindlyShowsgratitudeReflectssomeone’sfeelingsApologizessincerelyAskrelevantquestionsStays calmduring adisagreementMaintainseye contactduring aconversationDescribeshow they’rereallyfeelingShares avulnerablestoryNotices andresponds tosomeone’smood

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