Admits amistakeor fearDescribeshow they’rereallyfeelingAskssomeonehow theirday is goingSays “thankyou” withoutbeingpromptedReflectssomeone’sfeelingsShowsgratitudeEncouragessomeone toshare theiropinionNods orreacts toshow they’relisteningListenswithoutinterruptingSayssomethingkindUses “Ifeel...”languageReflectssomeone’sfeelings back(e.g., “Yousound reallyproud of that!”)Givessomeonea chanceto speakApologizessincerelyStarts aconversationwithsomeonequietAgreesrespectfullyor disagreeskindlyAskrelevantquestionsShares avulnerablestoryNotices andresponds tosomeone’smoodMaintainseye contactduring aconversationAsks afollow-upquestionStays calmduring adisagreementOffers helpwithoutbeingaskedShares avulnerablestoryAdmits amistakeor fearDescribeshow they’rereallyfeelingAskssomeonehow theirday is goingSays “thankyou” withoutbeingpromptedReflectssomeone’sfeelingsShowsgratitudeEncouragessomeone toshare theiropinionNods orreacts toshow they’relisteningListenswithoutinterruptingSayssomethingkindUses “Ifeel...”languageReflectssomeone’sfeelings back(e.g., “Yousound reallyproud of that!”)Givessomeonea chanceto speakApologizessincerelyStarts aconversationwithsomeonequietAgreesrespectfullyor disagreeskindlyAskrelevantquestionsShares avulnerablestoryNotices andresponds tosomeone’smoodMaintainseye contactduring aconversationAsks afollow-upquestionStays calmduring adisagreementOffers helpwithoutbeingaskedShares avulnerablestory

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