Week 10- Unit 1:

Lesson 8- Responding with Compassion

10/12/20

Lesson 8: Responding with Compassion

Why This Lesson Matters

Having empathy and expressing concern are two different skills. Both skills require practice. This lesson puts empathy into action, with a focus on children responding sensitively and respectfully to their peers. By directly expressing empathy, students can help their peers feel less isolated, provide emotional support in difficult circumstances, and strengthen friendships. Students who are bullied can experience fewer difficulties if other students are compassionate and show them empathy and support. Increasing students’ ability to show compassion helps to create a caring and positive school climate.

Objectives

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of how to respond with compassion.

Lesson Concepts

  • Compassion is saying kind words or doing something helpful to show you care about how another person feels.

  • Showing compassion for others is the respectful, kind thing to do.

  • Having empathy helps you show compassion.


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