Many educators struggle with finding ways to introduce social and emotional learning practices into the classroom. One of the easiest ways to start is to introduce simple kindness activities into your classroom. We at Empatico believe that kindness is one of the 9 skills that can be developed to strengthen a student’s overall empathy. Based …
Teaching mindfulness to energetic students can be challenging, but it’s worth the effort. Studies show that the earlier students learn to manage their thoughts, emotions, and actions, the better off they will be. Mindfulness benefits children in many ways, including increased self-awareness and emotional regulation, which helps them build stronger relationships and greater resilience. Teaching …
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What is empathy? And, how can you teach empathy to kids? Is it even possible to teach empathy? We’re here to tell you “yes, yes it can”. Before we get into that, let’s take the time to truly understand what empathy means. “Empathy” has been somewhat of a buzzword in recent years, and, like any …
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