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Tag: Empathy

Morbid Fascination in the Classroom: Engaging or Inappropriate?

Students often display a morbid curiosity that I feel I cannot ignore, but can I lean into it? Can I use this fascination in a way that engages students, but also humanizes them?

How to Avoid the Self-Esteem Trap of Social Media

Social media poses a range of psychological risks, especially issues of body image. But there are practical steps K–12 educators can take to offset those risks.

Supporting “Social Stamina” as In-Person Learning Returns

Classroom educators have a unique influence in helping students navigate not just the academic but also the social challenges of post-pandemic education.

A Lesson on Empathy: Refugees and the UN Rights of a Child

During our staff meeting that afternoon, my colleagues and I learned our school had six new students who were Syrian refugees.

The End of Discipline in the Classroom

The current thinking on discipline is preemptive, rather than reactive. Change how you run your classroom, experts suggest, and discipline issues will no longer be a problem.

Changing Lives Through Empathy: Showing Forgotten Students Their True Potential

Most people tend to assume that my students are capable of less-than-stellar academic performances because they have complicated lives outside school.

4 SEL Apps That Promote Kindness and Empathy

Here are some apps that can help positively influence the classroom environment and reinforce essential social-emotional skills.

5 Ways to Teach Empathy for Children of All Ages

Many 21st-century employers argue that empathy is at the heart of success. But how do we teach students to master a skill that’s rooted in emotion instead of fact?

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New “webugs” Book Series Encourages Kids to Celebrate Differences

As educators and mothers to young children, we aspire to have our books reflect the important lessons we teach in our classrooms, offices, and homes.

A New Way to Create Class Lists: Introducing the Sorting Wizard

The Sorting Wizard is an easy and free-to-use online tool that produces better, faster, and more reliable results for sorting classes than if it was done manually.

How to Bring STEM to Life with Seasonal 3D Printing Projects

Every classroom has traditions. Fall decorations. Winter art projects. Science fair displays. These are perfect opportunities to sneak in STEM learning.

New Immersive Platform Offers Glimpses Into the Daily Lives of Kids With ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia

The free digital tool by Understood.org uses simulations, videos, and expert resources to start conversations and challenge assumptions about learning and thinking differences.

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