The ability to take the perspective of, and empathize with, others including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior and to recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.
Use this list of picture books to support social-awareness in your students. Each PDF has links to the read alouds on YouTube as well as links to purchase these books on Amazon.
Copy the link from the read aloud and attach it in a Seesaw activity or a Google Slide for students to respond to, or use it to start your Morning Meeting.
Ask students to respond to the following questions:
What does it mean to have good manners?
What are the expected behaviors at school?
What are the expected behaviors at home?
How do you show respect towards your peers?
How do you show respect towards adults?
Why should you show kindness towards others?
When have you shown empathy towards someone else? How did it make you feel?
What does it mean to stand in someone else's shoes?