Empathy - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Good Citizenship
In the "Empathy" lesson, designed for Kindergarten students as part of the Good Citizenship chapter in the Citizenship unit, young learners embark on an invaluable journey to understand and share the feelings of others. Through engaging and age-appropriate activities such as the Feelings and Emotions Worksheet and the Understanding Feelings Worksheet, students will learn to identify and express their own emotions while also recognizing those emotions in their peers. This foundational skill sets the stage for building empathetic relationships, contributing to a supportive and understanding classroom environment.
Why is this important? Empathy is a core component of good citizenship. It fosters a sense of community and cooperation, vital for creating an inclusive and respectful learning environment. By starting this education early, Kindergarten students will not only enhance their emotional intelligence but also develop social skills that are crucial for their success both inside and outside of the classroom. Learning about empathy prepares children to be compassionate friends, learners, and citizens, making it an essential lesson in their overall development.
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Activity 1 / Feelings and Emotions Worksheet
Kids must learn how to respond to situations, and monitor their own feelings and reactions. This feelings and emotions worksheet helps kids strengthen empathy for others, while relating common everyday disappointments to their own lives, strengthening their resilience and self-confidence!
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Activity 2 / Understanding Feelings Worksheet
Boost your child’s sense of empathy while learning to regulate their own emotions using this understanding feelings worksheet!
Some of the most important skills to learn in life aren’t academic. Print this worksheet to take your child’s social and emotional skills to the next level!
