POV Shuffle: “One Situation. Four Perspectives. Whose Mind Are You In?” 🎭

“Think deeper. Feel more. Guess better.”

Step into someone else’s shoes with this thought-provoking SEL game that builds empathy, sharpens social reasoning, and strengthens communication. Each round, players act out a mystery perspective from a real-life scenario while others infer what’s happening and who they’re pretending to be. With 30 diverse situations and 120 unique points of view, POV Shuffle turns role-play into real growth—perfect for gifted learners, small groups, and classroom circles.  23 pages

What’s Inside:

• 30 real-life scenario cards (school, home, online, community).
• 120 perspective cards (e.g., bystander, teacher, sibling, newcomer, coach).
• Prompt dice/menus for Act it / Say it / Think it responses.
• Facilitator guide with debrief questions and differentiation options.
• Printable score/reflect sheets for evidence-based inferences.

Why It Helps:

• Builds empathy and perspective-taking (theory of mind).
• Develops communication skills—listening, citing clues, disagreeing respectfully.
• Supports gifted learners’ intensity and complexity with nuanced, open-ended play.
• Reduces snap judgments; promotes bias awareness and cultural sensitivity.

How to Use It:

• Morning meeting, advisory, or SEL blocks.
• Counseling groups and restorative circles.
• Tie-ins with ELA/history to examine multiple viewpoints in texts or events.
• Quick warm-ups or full-period deep dives with reflection.

➡️ Download POV Shuffle today and help students see every moment from more than one angle.