Empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the emotions and viewpoints of others, putting oneself in their shoes both emotionally and cognitively. This skill is at the heart of interpersonal relationships and lays the foundation for creating a more harmonious and cooperative society.
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Empathy Circle of Stories
Age group Student number Duration 6-10 years old 8-20 30-40 minutes Skill focus/goal(s): Primary Skill Focus: Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus:
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Empathy Role-Play Trail (outdoor)
Age group Student number Duration 6-10 years old 10-25 40 minutes Skill focus/goal(s): Primary Skill Focus: Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus:
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Empathy Think-Pair-Share
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Empathy through Literature
Age group/Grade Student number Duration 8-10 years old 10-25 30 minutes Skill focus/goal(s): Primary Skill Focus: Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus:
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“Walk in My Shoes” – A Think-Pair-Share Adaptation for Empathy Training
Age group/Grade Student number Duration 6-10 years old Whole class (ideally 12 to 25 children), working in pairs and small groups 30-45 minutes Skill focus/goal(s): Primary Skill Focus: Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus: