Pixel Perspectives Slides
Perspective Pixels
Seeing Through Different Lenses
What is Perspective?
Perspective is the way you see something.
It's like looking through your own set of glasses. Everyone sees things a little differently!
6
"It's a six!"
"It's a nine!"
The Playground Pixel
Pixel's View
"I was running so fast to win the race! I didn't see Blocky standing in my way. I bumped into him by accident."
Blocky's View
"I was just waiting for my turn on the slide. Then suddenly, Pixel pushed me! It really hurt, and I felt sad."
Same event. Two different stories.
Zooming In
When we understand someone else's perspective, we can understand their feelings and reasons.
Empathy
Feeling what they feel.
Understanding
Knowing why they feel that way.
Time for a Story
Teachers: Share a short video or read a picture book about characters seeing things differently!
The "Pixel Lens" Question
"What is it like to be you right now?"
Ask this in your head when someone is upset or acting differently than you.
Mission: Pixel Perspective
Step 1
Look at the person's face.
Step 2
Imagine their "lens."
Step 3
Ask them why they feel that way.
Game Time!
Perspective Pixels Teacher Guide
Pixel Perspectives
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Grades K-3
SEL & Empathy
Core Objectives
- Define "perspective" as a unique way of seeing a situation.
- Identify that different people can have different feelings about the same event.
- Practice the "Pixel Lens" question to foster empathy.
Materials Needed
- Pixel Perspectives Slides
- My Pixel Perspective Worksheet
- Scenario Discussion Cards
- Crayons/Markers
Lesson Sequence
05m
The Hook: The Hidden Number
Display Slide 2. Position yourself so some students see the "6" and others see the "9" (if using physical props). Ask: "What number do you see?" Highlight how where you stand changes what you see.
15m
Direct Instruction: Pixel & Blocky
Use Slide 3 to tell the "Playground Pixel" story.
Discussion Questions: - Was Pixel being mean on purpose? - Was Blocky wrong to feel sad? - How can they both be "right" about what happened?
15m
Guided Practice: Scenario Swap
Hand out the Scenario Discussion Cards. In pairs or small groups, students will act out a scenario from one person's perspective, then swap and act out the other person's perspective.
10m
Independent Work: My Pixel Perspective
Students complete the worksheet, drawing a time they felt differently than a friend and practicing the "Pixel Lens" question.
Scenario Bank
The Broken Toy
Person A is playing tag and trips, landing on Person B's toy. Person B thinks they did it on purpose.
The Quiet Reading
Person A is humming a happy song. Person B is trying to read a library book and feels frustrated by the noise.
The Line Leader
Person A is excited to be first. Person B is sad because they are always last in line.
For Early Learners (K-1)
Focus on the visual "6 vs 9" analogy. Use simple emojis (happy/sad) to identify the feelings of each character in the stories.
For Advanced Learners (2-3)
Introduce the concept of "Intention vs. Impact." Pixel didn't intend to hurt Blocky, but the impact was still sad for Blocky.
Teacher Tip
Keep the "Pixel Lens" question—"What is it like to be you right now?"—posted on your classroom wall for conflict resolution.
Pixel Perspective Worksheet
My Pixel Perspective
Seeing Through Different Lenses
Pixel Name
Date
Task 1: The Event
Think of a time you and a friend saw something differently. Draw it here!
My View
How did you feel? Why?
Their View
How did they feel? Why?
The Pixel Lens Power
Write down the "Golden Question" we learned today. Use it next time you feel frustrated!
