{"product_id":"empathy-workbook-for-kids","title":"Helping Kids Care About Others: A Perspective Taking Workbook Teaching Kids About Empathy \u0026 How To Respond With Compassion for Ages 8-12","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo your kids or students struggle to notice when a friend is hurting, or freeze when they don't know what to say to someone who is upset? \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelping Kids Care About Others\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a Building Character workbook for ages 8 to 12 that helps kids understand what empathy means, how it differs from sympathy, and how to see a situation from another person's point of view and respond with compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis workbook is printed and shipped by Amazon.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0hVkicuN\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOrder the paperback on Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook was written by Tammy Roose, an upper elementary teacher and the creator of Tarheelstate Teacher, and is adapted from her Empathy \u0026amp; Perspective Taking SEL Unit for upper elementary classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: This 95-page paperback is written for kids to work through on their own or alongside a parent or teacher. If you are teaching empathy to a whole class, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/teaching-empathy-social-emotional-activities\"\u003eEmpathy \u0026amp; Perspective Taking SEL Unit\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same topic with 20 days of lesson plans and Google Slides (digital download only).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough real-life scenarios, short stories, sorting activities, and journal prompts, kids practice what to say and do when someone is having a hard time, including how to notice body language with See, Think, Feel, how to rewrite a story from another character's perspective, and how to turn an unhelpful response into a caring one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHY PARENTS LOVE THIS WORKBOOK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Variety of Engaging Activities in One Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reading passages, sorts, perspective-taking scenarios, Venn diagrams, quote reflections, and creative projects like My Empathy Inspiration Board, the Keep Perspective Acrostic Poem, My Empathy Symbol, and My Empathy Time Capsule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKids Can Work On Their Own or With an Adult:\u003c\/strong\u003e Directions are written for kids ages 8 to 12, so they can complete the activities independently or alongside a parent, teacher, or counselor. Children can work from the first page to the last, or skip to the sections that fit what they need right now. The Growing More Empathetic Action Tracker follows a monthly calendar for kids who want to track their caring actions over several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with How Empathy Develops:\u003c\/strong\u003e The workbook opens with pages for adults on how empathy grows from early childhood through the upper elementary years, why empathy matters, and simple ways to encourage empathy in daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting Empathy Goals that Can Continue After the Workbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Growing More Empathetic Action Tracker, a Personal Empathy Post Reflection \u0026amp; Action Plan, a Personal Empathy Weekly Goal Reflection, and a Declaration of My Commitment to Empathy help kids keep practicing caring habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Right or Wrong Answers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The activities focus on reflection, discussion, and real-world application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE THE EMPATHY WORKBOOK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSection 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Means to Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e What Is Empathy?, important vocabulary, Reflecting on My Empathy, reflection questions, the Empathy Word Cloud, and When Someone Cared for Me\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSection 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat Empathy Looks \u0026amp; Sounds Like:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Ways to Show You Care, Empathy vs. Sympathy with a Venn diagram, the Empathetic vs. Sympathetic Statements Sort, The Four Qualities of Empathy, The Forgotten Lunch story, and Understanding Others: See, Think, Feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSection 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Your Empathy Toolbox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch the Perspective, Complex Emotions Detective, Say It With Empathy, Choosing the Caring Response, Two Paths, Two Outcomes, additional real-life social situations, The Empathy Switch, and Empathy Tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSection 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEmpathy in Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Challenge That Changed Everything story, Empathy in Action: Who Inspires You?, Empathy in the Wild, ABC's of Empathetic Deeds, the Growing More Empathetic Action Tracker, My Empathy Inspiration Board, the Keep Perspective Acrostic Poem, My Empathy Symbol, and The Compassion Coach Advice Column\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSection 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCarrying Empathy Forward:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Experience of Empathy, A Recipe for Empathy, Empathy Can Be Challenging!, The Power of Truly Seeing Someone, an Empathy \u0026amp; Compassion Choice Board, My Empathy Time Capsule, and a Declaration of My Commitment to Empathy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eAppendix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended picture books about empathy and compassion and reproducible templates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowing empathy isn't always easy, especially when someone's feelings or situation are different from our own. \u003cem\u003eHelping Kids Care About Others\u003c\/em\u003e helps kids pause and notice how others feel, listen with care, and respond with kindness at home, at school, and with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHIS WORKBOOK IS PERFECT FOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and caregivers supporting social emotional learning at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers and school counselors leading character education lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeschool families and after-school programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCASEL STANDARDS ALIGNMENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Self-Awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Identifying one’s emotions\u003cbr\u003e  - Linking feelings, values, and thoughts\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Self-Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Managing one’s emotions\u003cbr\u003e  - Setting personal and collective goals\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Taking others’ perspectives\u003cbr\u003e  - Demonstrating empathy and compassion\u003cbr\u003e  - Showing concern for the feelings of others\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelationship Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Communicating effectively\u003cbr\u003e  - Developing positive relationships\u003cbr\u003e  - Seeking or offering support and help when needed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible Decision-Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions\u003cbr\u003e  - Reflecting on one’s role to promote personal, family, and community well-being\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMORE BUILDING CHARACTER WORKBOOKS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach workbook in the series follows a similar layout, so kids know what to expect from one topic to the next:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0ekk66iU\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTelling the Truth \u0026amp; Integrity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B00boSIdO\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBeing \u0026amp; Getting Motivated\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B03pEZnV7\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBeing Yourself\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0egey1q1\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHaving Courage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B01yW6dTF\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMaking \u0026amp; Keeping Friends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B06014v3J\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSetting Goals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B02xTyn54\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShowing Responsibility \u0026amp; Making Good Choices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B059pvWah\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGrowing in Gratitude\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0euY8hiw\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeveloping a Growth Mindset\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B00E08FEl\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eConflict Resolution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOOK DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback, 95 pages, 8.5 x 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 8 to 12 (grades 3 to 6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Tammy Roose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Tarheelstate Teacher Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 978-1968882082\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable on Amazon: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0hVkicuN\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eorder the paperback here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher LLC. 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