{"id":142000000472,"date":"2019-10-13T06:10:22","date_gmt":"2019-10-13T11:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/jersey-village\/?p=142000000472"},"modified":"2019-10-13T06:14:57","modified_gmt":"2019-10-13T11:14:57","slug":"simple-methods-for-teaching-kids-kindness-and-empathy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/jersey-village\/2019\/10\/13\/simple-methods-for-teaching-kids-kindness-and-empathy\/","title":{"rendered":"SIMPLE METHODS FOR TEACHING KIDS KINDNESS AND EMPATHY"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s define empathy as the attempt to understand another person\u2019s thoughts, feelings, and condition from his or her point of view, rather than from one\u2019s own.<\/p>\n

Empathy allows children to assess how others are feeling and respond appropriately. In the age of bullying, it\u2019s vital to the health of our youngest generation to understand and practice empathy and tactful sensitivity. By teaching children to look outward and identify with the experience of others, we can cultivate kindness and foster compassion.<\/p>\n

Below is a\u00a0printable<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0learning activity, a\u00a0printable<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0call to action and a list of picture books to help children explore the value of empathy and grow kindness. We hope you make full use of our simple methods for teaching kids kindness and empathy, and in doing so, make the world a better place.<\/p>\n

Wrinkled Heart Learning Activity<\/h2>\n

Start with an unwrinkled heart. Have your child cut it out. Explain negative speak and give examples. With each negative phrase, fold the heart until it is completely wrinkled. Discuss how hurtful words can cause another person harm and are not easily forgotten. Lastly, explain that once something is communicated, it can not be retracted, in the same way the heart cannot be unwrinkled.<\/p>\n

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A few more talking points:<\/strong><\/p>\n