Lesson 21 - Empathy and Compassion
Social Awareness | Empathy & Compassion
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Quotes:
- “Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself.” - Mohsin Hamid
- "Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.” - Oprah Winfrey
- "How you make others feel about themselves says a lot about you." - Unknown
- "There are two types of people - those who come into a room and say, 'Well, here I am!' and those who come in and say, 'Ah, there you are!'" - Frederick Collins
Questions to Ponder:
- What is empathy? Why is it important to show empathy toward others? What does it mean to “put yourself in someone else’s shoes”?
- Think of a time when you hurt someone’s feelings. Describe what happened. How did you know you hurt the person’s feelings? How did you feel about the situation? Did you do anything to make the situation better?
- Are there times when students don't show empathy for each other? What would school be like if everyone showed empathy toward each other all the time?
- List some ways that you could show empathy for classmates, friends, and family members.
Questions from: KidsHealth.org /classroom