Welcome to April and our 4th social-emotional learning theme of the month! This is a tricky one for many of our kiddos so get ready for some great information and strategies!
In this first week of the month, we will define our theme, discuss why it's an important SEL skill and talk real-world application. This will serve as a springboard for the resources and other ideas I will be sharing throughout the remainder of the month.
So, let's dive in!
What are empathy and compassion exactly? You may not know there is a difference between them, but there is! Here's a good starting point to use with kids of all ages. You can adjust this definition to best fit the needs of the age group you work with. I know many of these themes are pretty self-explanatory, but sometimes we just need someone else to sum it up for us!
Now that kids know what empathy and compassion are, we need to help them understand why these skills are important and how they will be beneficial to them.
Next, we can begin connecting empathy and compassion with kids' real lives by helping them recognize what these skills actually look like!
Empathy is a skill that takes some time, practice and modeling to fully develop. How can you be a picture of empathy and compassion this month (and beyond) for your kids or students?
Be sure to follow along all month right here on the blog, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. I will be sharing all sorts of tips, strategies and resources throughout April.
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