How do you teach kids empathy? Learning to take someone else’s perspective can help kids begin to learn empathy. This is a fun lesson that teaches perspective-taking through engaging wildland firefighter (Smokejumper) photos. Students will analyze perspective/point-of-view using artful thinking strategies. This product contains Google Slides and Fillable PDF versions Resource Contains - 7 pages of activities and worksheets: I See, I Think, I Wonder Step In, Step Out, Step Back (2 versions) Creative Questions See, Think, Me, We Compass Points Rabbit-Duck Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for lessons on teaching empathy through perspective taking. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their student to perspective taking. Why teach perspective taking? Teaching students the ability to take someone else’s perspective lays the foundation for kindness and empathy. When students learn to “step into someone else’s shoes,” it helps them develop a deeper understanding and perception of their world. These factors affect how we act and feel about other people and events. Lesson Objectives: Analyze images to assume a person’s perspective/point-of-view. Discuss the various perspectives with classmates. Resource Features: Lessons contain detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Empathy Lessons BUNDLE Empathy Lesson – Understanding Empathy | Exploring Your Iceberg Empathy Lesson – Empathy Quiz & Refection | Our Power for Good Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. Please feel free to contact us with questions. We love feedback! contact@positivelymoxie.com

Are you looking for activities to teach empathy to children? This empathy lesson for kids can help! Students will analyze how they share their invisible qualities with the world, including their values, beliefs, hopes and dreams and attain greater self-awareness of how they show up in the world. This product contains Google Slides and Fillable PDF versions Why Teach Empathy? Understanding ourselves and how we show up in the word is a key factor in learning empathy. Teaching students empathy will allow them to flourish in the classroom and beyond. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for lessons on teaching empathy. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their student’s empathy. Lesson Objectives: Reflect on our visible and invisible personal characteristics. Increase empathy by allowing students glimpses into each other’s lives. Lesson Includes: 6 pages of worksheets and activities along with a detailed teacher lesson plan. The Amazing Parts of Me (analyze visible and invisible characteristics) The Amazing Parts of Me (more structured) It Begins with Thoughts and Words poem analysis Thoughts --> Words --> Actions worksheet Everything You Need is Already Inside YOU worksheet The Amazing Parts of Me example page Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for lessons on teaching empathy. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their student’s empathy. Resource Features: Lessons contain detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Empathy Lessons BUNDLE Empathy Lesson – Empathy Quiz & Refection | If the Shoe Fits Empathy Lesson – Seeing Other Perspectives Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers.

Use these GROWTH MINDSET POSTERS in your classroom! These posters will supplement our Growth Mindset lessons. Hang up the positive phrases for students to inspire them to learn a growth mindset. Smaller card size can be given to students to promote optimism. Contains 4 posters in two sizes - 8.5 x 11 and card sizes. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching growth mindset. It would also be an asset for parents, counselors, specialists, and other educators. Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers.