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Empathy Games for Little Hearts

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Empathy Games for Little Hearts

Introduce empathy through games

This lesson introduces pre-kindergarten students to empathy through interactive games. By identifying emotions and practicing caring behaviors, students will learn to understand and connect with others. This lesson is important as it helps young children develop social-emotional skills, fostering a sense of community and kindness.

Audience

Pre-Kindergarten Students

Time

20 mins

Approach

Introduce empathy through games

Materials

Emotion Cards, Caring Behaviors Chart, and Printable Emotion Faces

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Briefly explain what empathy means: understanding how others feel.
  • Show examples of different emotions using the Emotion Cards.

Step 2

Emotion Identification Game

7 mins

  • Use the Printable Emotion Faces.
  • Hold up a face and ask students to identify the emotion.
  • Encourage students to mimic the emotion and discuss when they might feel this way.

Step 3

Caring Behaviors Activity

7 mins

  • Introduce the Caring Behaviors Chart.
  • Discuss ways to show empathy, like sharing or helping.
  • Role-play scenarios where students can practice these behaviors.

Step 4

Closure

3 mins

  • Recap the emotions and caring behaviors discussed.
  • Ask students to share one way they can show empathy today.
  • Praise students for their participation and understanding.
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