Empathy
Suggested Resources
Can You Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Tier 1
4th Grade Class
60 mins
This resource helps students explore different perspectives and understand how others might feel in various situations. It fosters a deeper understanding of empathy as a foundation for positive social interactions.
Feeling Detectives
Tier 2
2nd Grade Group
45 mins
This resource teaches students to identify and interpret emotional cues in themselves and others, building critical skills for empathetic responses. It's crucial for understanding non-verbal communication and emotional intelligence.
The Empathy Lens
Tier 1
6th Grade Class
50 mins
This resource introduces the concept of empathy as a tool to better understand diverse experiences and build stronger connections with peers. It's important for creating an inclusive and supportive classroom community.
Why Do They Feel That Way
Tier 1
5th Grade Class
55 mins
This resource helps students analyze different situations and connect them to possible emotional responses, enhancing their ability to predict and understand others' feelings. This skill is vital for navigating social situations thoughtfully.
Kindness Ripple
Tier 2
3rd Grade Group
40 mins
This resource focuses on the actionable side of empathy, encouraging students to perform acts of kindness and observe their positive impact. Understanding how small actions create a 'ripple effect' builds a sense of community responsibility.
Perspective Power-Up
Tier 3
7th Grade Student
30 mins
This resource provides targeted support for an individual student to develop their ability to see situations from another's point of view. It's essential for overcoming social misunderstandings and building individual social skills.
Are We Listening
Tier 1
8th Grade Class
65 mins
This resource highlights the importance of active listening as a cornerstone of empathy, teaching students how to truly hear and understand others. It's crucial for effective communication and building trust.
Emotional Vocabulary
Tier 2
1st Grade Group
35 mins
This resource expands students' emotional vocabulary, allowing them to articulate their own feelings and better recognize the nuanced emotions of others. A rich emotional lexicon is key to precise empathetic understanding.
Heroes of Understanding
Tier 1
7th Grade Class
90 mins
This project-based resource challenges students to identify and celebrate acts of empathy in their community or in literature, inspiring them to become 'heroes of understanding' themselves. It connects empathy to real-world impact and role models.
What's Your Superpower
Tier 3
9th Grade Student
45 mins
This individualized resource helps a student identify and leverage their unique strengths to connect with others, framing empathy as a personal superpower. It builds self-efficacy in social interactions.
Connecting Through Stories
Tier 1
Kindergarten Class
30 mins
This resource uses storytelling to immerse students in different experiences, fostering emotional connection and understanding for characters and real people. Stories are powerful vehicles for developing empathy.
Empathy Challenge Accepted
Tier 2
10th Grade Group
70 mins
This resource presents a series of interactive challenges designed to put empathy into practice in a fun, collaborative way. It encourages active engagement and immediate application of empathetic skills within a small group setting.