Encouragessomeone toshare theiropinionStarts aconversationwithsomeonequietOffers helpwithoutbeingaskedAgreesrespectfullyor disagreeskindlyGivessomeonea chanceto speakDescribeshow they’rereallyfeelingStays calmduring adisagreementReflectssomeone’sfeelings back(e.g., “Yousound reallyproud of that!”)Admits amistakeor fearListenswithoutinterruptingShowsgratitudeSayssomethingkindNotices andresponds tosomeone’smoodMaintainseye contactduring aconversationShares avulnerablestoryReflectssomeone’sfeelingsNods orreacts toshow they’relisteningShares avulnerablestoryAskrelevantquestionsAskssomeonehow theirday is goingUses “Ifeel...”languageAsks afollow-upquestionApologizessincerelySays “thankyou” withoutbeingpromptedEncouragessomeone toshare theiropinionStarts aconversationwithsomeonequietOffers helpwithoutbeingaskedAgreesrespectfullyor disagreeskindlyGivessomeonea chanceto speakDescribeshow they’rereallyfeelingStays calmduring adisagreementReflectssomeone’sfeelings back(e.g., “Yousound reallyproud of that!”)Admits amistakeor fearListenswithoutinterruptingShowsgratitudeSayssomethingkindNotices andresponds tosomeone’smoodMaintainseye contactduring aconversationShares avulnerablestoryReflectssomeone’sfeelingsNods orreacts toshow they’relisteningShares avulnerablestoryAskrelevantquestionsAskssomeonehow theirday is goingUses “Ifeel...”languageAsks afollow-upquestionApologizessincerelySays “thankyou” withoutbeingprompted

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