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Perspective Taking

Children use personal examples to distinguish what each person saw, knew, wanted and felt. The goal is not to decide who is right, but to understand why responses can differ.

For educational and skill-practice use. This resource does not replace individualized assessment or treatment.

Perspective Taking lesson for children with pictures, personal examples, and guided reflection prompts.

Skills this printable supports

  • Perspective taking
  • Empathy
  • Social problem solving

How to use it

  1. Choose a small real-life disagreement.
  2. List what each person knew and wanted.
  3. Identify one question that could clarify the other perspective.

Helpful discussion prompts

  • What information did each person have?
  • Could both feelings make sense?
  • What could one person ask instead of assuming?
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