ApologizessincerelyAskssomeonehow theirday is goingGivessomeonea chanceto speakNods orreacts toshow they’relisteningReflectssomeone’sfeelings back(e.g., “Yousound reallyproud of that!”)Encouragessomeone toshare theiropinionStarts aconversationwithsomeonequietShares avulnerablestorySays “thankyou” withoutbeingpromptedAdmits amistakeor fearNotices andresponds tosomeone’smoodDescribeshow they’rereallyfeelingReflectssomeone’sfeelingsListenswithoutinterruptingAskrelevantquestionsMaintainseye contactduring aconversationStays calmduring adisagreementOffers helpwithoutbeingaskedSayssomethingkindShares avulnerablestoryShowsgratitudeUses “Ifeel...”languageAsks afollow-upquestionAgreesrespectfullyor disagreeskindlyApologizessincerelyAskssomeonehow theirday is goingGivessomeonea chanceto speakNods orreacts toshow they’relisteningReflectssomeone’sfeelings back(e.g., “Yousound reallyproud of that!”)Encouragessomeone toshare theiropinionStarts aconversationwithsomeonequietShares avulnerablestorySays “thankyou” withoutbeingpromptedAdmits amistakeor fearNotices andresponds tosomeone’smoodDescribeshow they’rereallyfeelingReflectssomeone’sfeelingsListenswithoutinterruptingAskrelevantquestionsMaintainseye contactduring aconversationStays calmduring adisagreementOffers helpwithoutbeingaskedSayssomethingkindShares avulnerablestoryShowsgratitudeUses “Ifeel...”languageAsks afollow-upquestionAgreesrespectfullyor disagreeskindly

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