Growing Your Empathy - Session #3

We hope that the lessons are helpful to you and your children.

Elementary Lesson

Instructions:

1. Watch the video.

2. List kind words you could say to someone who is suffering. (examples: “I’m cheering for you.” “I’m happy for you.” “i am proud of you.” “May I help you?” “Want to tell me your story?”)

3. Put those kinds words on a big poster and decorate it. In the middle write, “Kind Words to Say to a Friend.”

4. Ask your parents if you may post it in the house to remind each other to speak kindly when someone is having a hard time.

Secondary Lesson

Instructions:

1. Watch the video.

2. Write down the first name of someone you know who is having a hard time right now.

3. What are you going to do today to think about their situation and come up with a simple gesture to show compassion?

4. Finish this line: When I know someone who is suffering from hurt, sadness, fear, feeling alone, feeling scared, I try to ___________________________________. When I do this, I feel ___________________________________.