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Jacob Goings 5/31/26 Jacob Goings 5/31/26

Reading List Roundup: Empathy Picture Books

A curated reading list for teaching Empathy—plus a printable download and a link to the full Empathy bookshelf on Goodreads.

Austin Florence 5/26/26 Austin Florence 5/26/26

Empathy as a Sidekick Quality

Descriptions of how Empathy supports the other qualities.

Guest User 4/25/26 Guest User 4/25/26

Christian Character Clubhouse: Rocks of Love

A Christian family activity that encourages Empathy.

Guest User 4/23/26 Guest User 4/23/26

Empathy as a Core Value

Descriptions of Empathy as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.

Guest User 4/19/26 Guest User 4/19/26

Fun with Character: Testing the Theory

Put the theory of empathy to the test by exploring how our actions—kind or unkind- impact both others and ourselves. Through a series of 'thumbs up or thumbs down' reflections, students discover that bullying behavior often stems from internal hurt and that practicing kindness is the most effective way to improve their own emotional well-being.

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Fun with Character: Body Language

Teach students to 'read' the unspoken word with this interactive body language activity. By observing and acting out non-verbal cues from posture and facial expressions to the nuances of a handshake, learners develop the essential Empathy skills needed to better understand and connect with the feelings of those around them.

Guest User 4/19/26 Guest User 4/19/26

Fun with Character: Mirrors vs. Windows

Explore the 'Mirrors and Windows' analogy to help students build Empathy and self-awareness. This activity encourages learners to look in the 'mirror' to reflect on their own experiences and look through 'windows' to understand and value the diverse perspectives of others.

Sarah Crawford 4/18/26 Sarah Crawford 4/18/26

Family Character Clubhouse: Sticks and Stones

A family activity on Empathy. Includes a download that teachers can send home with their students.

Guest User 4/13/26 Guest User 4/13/26

Interviewing with a Character Lens: Empathy

Hiring for character helps organizations build stronger teams because character qualities shape how people make decisions, handle challenges, and work with others.

$Connecting Empathy to the Math Curriculum$