Perspective-taking leaves room for more than one explanation

A quiet fictional character might be concentrating, resting or unsure what to do. List possibilities before deciding what could clarify the situation, keeping curiosity separate from claiming to know another person's feelings.

A quiet character may be concentrating, resting or unsure.

Ask what is known and what remains uncertain

List several plausible interpretations before asking what might clarify. This helps distinguish perspective-taking from claiming certainty about another person's inner state.

Describe known facts. Suggest several interpretations. Ask what could clarify.

Behaviour alone does not reveal feelings reliably.

What remains unknown? Use possibility cards.

Resources

• Kind or Unkind Scenario Sorting — Discuss the fictional actions and possible effects without labelling real children.

Further reading

• ACECQA — play, leisure and intentionality

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