Daily SEL Lesson – Growing Your Empathy 5/28

Elementary Lesson

 

Instructions:

  1. Watch the video.
  2. List kind words you could say to someone who is suffering. (examples: “I’m cheering for you.” “I’m happy for you.” “i am proud of you.” “May I help you?” “Want to tell me your story?”)
  3. Put those kinds words on a big poster and decorate it. In the middle write, “Kind Words to Say to a Friend.”
  4. Ask your parents if you may post it in the house to remind each other to speak kindly when someone is having a hard time.

Secondary Lesson

 

Instructions:

  1. Watch the video.
  2. Write down the first name of someone you know who is having a hard time right now.
  3. What are you going to do today to think about their situation and come up with a simple gesture to show compassion?
  4. Finish this line: When I know someone who is suffering from hurt, sadness, fear, feeling alone, feeling scared, I try to ___________________________________. When I do this, I feel ___________________________________.