All About Empathy - FLEX Class for Ages 5-9
This four week FLEX class will focus on teaching empathy, which is a crucial skill for childhood development and needs to be explicitly taught.
Ms. Richards - Certified Teacher B.A, B.Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(191)
What's included
0 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
Empathy is an extremely important skill for young children to learn. This FLEX class combines my four stand alone classes on Empathy while allowing learners to complete at their own schedule. This is a FLEX class that encourages student interaction, communication and growth. During the month we will work on completing a "Kindness Calendar" which encourages good deeds, and the thinking of other people. Once each task is completed, learners can colour the squares in for a visual of their kindness. Monday - The video of the week will be posted and will include an activity for learners to work on. Wednesday is a check in day - Feel free to ask any questions as well as answer the "Empathy Question" posted in the classroom. Friday - Learners will post their activity in the classroom and will be provided with feedback. Week 1 - Have You Filled a Bucket? - What are our Invisible buckets? How can we fill the buckets of others? Week 2 - Friendship Traits - What traits do we look for in a friend, and what makes US a good friend to others? Week 3 - Putting Yourself in Someone Else's Shoes - How are we the same, how are we different? Week 4 - Empathy Scenarios in our Daily Lives - How can we show empathy to others in these every day scenarios? Monday - The video of the week will be posted and will include an activity for learners to work on. Wednesday is a check in day - Feel free to ask any questions as well as answer the "Empathy Question" posted in the classroom. Friday - Learners will post their activity in the classroom and will be provided with feedback. At the end of the 4 weeks if all activities are completed, learners will achieve an "Empathy Award"
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
My Friend Maggie - Hannah Harrison
Have You Filled a Bucket? - Tom Rath
Joined April, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am an Ontario certified Teacher with 10 years of classroom experience in the public school setting, and over 20 years of experience in various childcare settings.
I am qualified to teach Science, Math, Language Arts and Social Studies - with an additional qualification, and specialization in Kindergarten.
I believe in providing young learners with the opportunity to make connections between the material being taught and their own lived experiences.
I focus on Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in my lessons and provide well rounded classes (academic + creativity + social)
I am passionate about learner development - and my own University experience which has a strong focus on social and academic development is evident in all of my classes.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $40 for all content1 pre-recorded lesson
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 5-9
