Empathy for Kids | Classroom Guidance Lesson, Activity, and Game
Grades 2-5
Research-Based
ASCA & CASEL Aligned
Fun and Engaging
Low-Prep
Digital Download
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This digital resource is available to download immediately after purchase.
Empathy is a skill, not a personality trait. This lesson teaches kids what empathy is, why it matters, and how toĀ actually practiceĀ perspective-taking in their everyday school interactions. The activity and game give you twoĀ different waysĀ into the same skill, which matters because not every group needs the same entry point.Ā
Built for school counselors delivering classroom guidance. Editable so you can adjust language, examples, or scenarios for your specific kids.Ā
What'sĀ insideĀ
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editable digital classroom guidance lesson on empathyĀ
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gameĀ componentĀ for small group or classroom useĀ
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implementation instructionsĀ
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selĀ curriculum units on empathy and kindnessĀ
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pairing with kindness or conflict resolution lessonsĀ
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