Spitball your idea on this page! by Jennifer

2018-10-26 14:28:26 UTC

positive interactions

2018-10-26 14:34:13 UTC

Having more circles when issues arise.

2018-10-26 14:34:24 UTC

role play scenarios

2018-10-26 14:34:38 UTC

circle meetings

2018-10-26 14:34:40 UTC

Creating an open atmosphere where all input is respected

2018-10-26 14:35:01 UTC

role play scenarios

2018-10-26 14:39:51 UTC

I think role playing is definitely a very successful way... But I'm finding this to be not subjective.

2018-10-26 14:42:34 UTC

Role playing along with maybe students watching their own behavior on video.

2018-10-26 14:55:40 UTC

Model empathy in the classroom

2018-10-26 14:58:45 UTC

Teach empathy across the curriculum.

2018-10-26 15:06:33 UTC

Watch videos of students showing empathy.

2018-10-26 15:13:05 UTC

Practice empathy in every subject and situation

bthompson62 — 2018-10-26 15:14:18 UTC

Practice and be present when having conversations

2018-10-26 15:32:02 UTC

Use every teachable moment during class instruction time to compliment good student empathy.

2018-10-26 16:17:31 UTC

teachable moments are priceless

2018-10-26 16:25:06 UTC

Allow time for discussions.

2018-10-26 16:28:37 UTC

Ask students to share their stage fright fears to start a class conversation.

2018-10-26 16:33:19 UTC

Do the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge! It helps kids to be aware of the needs of others!

2018-10-26 16:34:33 UTC

Do classroom challenges that show empathy.

2018-10-26 16:35:07 UTC

model and reward empathetic behaviors

2018-10-26 16:43:51 UTC

Rewards for "catching" kids being empathetic.

2018-10-26 16:47:38 UTC

Model empathy. Praise and acknowledge students that practice empathy. Show videos about empathy.

2018-10-26 16:47:53 UTC

Have students talk to others that are different from them

2018-10-26 16:47:58 UTC

Continue to model appropriate empathetic behaviors

2018-10-26 16:52:05 UTC

Circle party and have students brainstorm ideas on how to be more empathetic

2018-10-26 17:09:52 UTC

Take the time to talk about empathy and possibly watch videos explaining it. I still think demonstrating it as the teacher as much as possible is the most effective.

2018-10-26 17:10:25 UTC

One on one conversations between students that do not hang out together. Talk to the person they least want to talk too

2018-10-26 17:10:28 UTC

Continue to model empathy in the classroom.

2018-10-26 17:38:50 UTC

Review the P.R.I.D.E. matrix and continue to stress The "E" for empathy.

2018-10-26 17:47:07 UTC

Give students the opportunity to work with others in cooperative groups which change members several times throughout the school year.

2018-10-26 18:03:23 UTC

We do an activity in my Elementary ESL classroom on Fridays called "Sharing Our Stories" where students get the chance to share a true story from their life. Mostly, these are happy stories, but it allows students to care about each other's unique lives.

2018-10-27 02:47:31 UTC

Provide assemblies that deal with empathy

2018-10-30 12:07:06 UTC

Small group discussions about empathy.

2019-01-08 17:38:15 UTC

Perhaps I live under a rock, but I had never really heard of TedX talks like the one I just watched. At the time of my watching the talk on empathy, it had been viewed nearly 98,000 times. I think YouTube is one of the best things ever to happen to humanity because it has the ability to reach untold numbers of people. Because of this, I am implementing a TedX talk on stereotypes and empathy into a course that I teach on Geopolitics.

2019-01-10 18:39:28 UTC

Proper Role-modeling!

2019-01-12 18:16:07 UTC

Continue to bring empathy into play in whatever you are teaching or doing.

2019-01-12 23:45:54 UTC

Possibly get Good guest speakers to talk to students on empathy

2019-01-14 00:11:13 UTC

Role Play

2019-01-14 00:11:46 UTC

Inviting students from other nationalities to speak about their lives, traditions, backgrounds, etc.

2019-01-16 16:33:43 UTC

Units on specific cultures and religions

2019-01-16 20:47:43 UTC

Do a "pen pal' activity where you have students meet and learn about a student they may not have known.

2019-01-16 20:48:05 UTC

I really liked the idea of having the students watch a baby and talk about what it may be thinking or feeling. Also, I think bringing in people from many backgrounds for the human library is an excellent idea!

2019-01-17 16:37:42 UTC

Always model empathy for students to see.

2019-01-18 13:25:26 UTC

having groups of students meet to talk about issues

2019-01-18 18:49:39 UTC

Sharing anonymous stories about each students daily struggles. These stories could be mixed around in the grade levels, each student given a written detail of another's life, and that student must reflect on what the anonymous student is going through in that moment.

2019-01-19 16:35:47 UTC

I think it needs to start with administration, followed by staff and then role modeled to our children. I have used this in my ES classes where I would read situations and the students needed to share out how the child was feeling and share a similar story of their own.

2019-01-21 21:53:53 UTC

Exemplify empathy so students begin to model it. Be a part of the solution, not a part of the problem.

2019-01-21 22:35:24 UTC

Encourage our students and ourselves to think about other people. Imagine being the other person. Talk about how you would feel in different situations.

2019-01-24 19:17:15 UTC

a "thank you" appreciation wall

2019-01-27 15:28:01 UTC

Instead of asking "What's in it for me?", encourage students to ask "How can we make the world better knowing this?"

2019-01-27 15:59:17 UTC

Set a time daily to discuss with students how they would feel in different situations, like being the new kid at school for example. Make sure to point out that other children are experiencing this.

2019-01-29 13:54:47 UTC

Role playing situations would be a great way to help children build empathy.

2019-01-30 17:57:29 UTC

Incorporating literature that specifically teaches emotions

2019-01-31 21:56:01 UTC

Cut something out of their already over-packed day and give them time to talk in groups. Groups should vary and be mixed up every now and then. I would sometimes group them according to similar things they have experienced in their life or similar situations they may have been in, but also mix them up by grade and let them get to know others. They need to be taught to listen and to give to others and that it's not all about,"What's in it for me!"

2019-02-02 04:11:32 UTC

I think talking with our students not AT them can help

2019-02-02 04:12:09 UTC

Role playing and solving classroom problems together as they arise...how would you feel questions.

2019-02-09 18:30:37 UTC

Take time to listen and share. Relate and show compassion.

2019-02-10 21:55:52 UTC

Getting to know the families our students come from.

2019-02-12 20:35:40 UTC

Listen and get to know your students. Be compassionate!

2019-02-20 23:47:22 UTC

Show students images of people who are outwardly different than they are and encourage discussions about these people without judgement. It will be difficult at first, but with practice it will get easier and hopefully encourage students to do this with real beings rather than images.

2019-02-23 01:19:20 UTC

Understanding the home lives of our students.

2019-03-11 20:01:04 UTC

In conjunction with a Student of the Week in the classroom, get all other students in the class to write something they like about the student of the week. Collect the group of responses from all students and give to the student of the week. bind then

2019-03-18 15:20:49 UTC

I think that it is important to give students the opportunity (create structured opportunities) to discuss and debate in a safe environment of the classroom. This would give students the opportunity to realize that you can have different opinions than others, however you can still be respectful and get along.

2019-03-21 23:12:40 UTC

Teach about cultures, traditions, and religions. This creates less judgement.

2019-03-21 23:15:15 UTC

Bring back “guidance” lessons that focus on communication and empathy. Afford students the opportunity to learn and practice positive interactions.

2019-05-04 15:55:33 UTC

Role playing, discussing walking in someone else's shoes, Investigating your heart instead of your mind.

2019-05-06 13:41:22 UTC

Need to understand what is promoting students actions and behaviors

2019-05-07 03:53:39 UTC

role playing

2019-05-16 12:47:59 UTC

Role playing how students should act and behave in life

2019-05-23 17:42:58 UTC

Really getting to understand your students and their environments outside of school Though it's impossible to know everything about our students away from the building the more we know about them the better we can relate.

2019-05-28 02:01:02 UTC

Show empathy towards staff members and the students. Teach students what it means to walk in someone else's shoes. Provide opportunities for students to be empathetic listeners.

2019-05-30 22:32:35 UTC

Learn more about our students outside of school.

2019-05-30 22:33:20 UTC

Learn more about what our students like to do outside of school and try to incorporate that as much as you can into classroom discussions.

2019-05-31 19:20:27 UTC

Get to know our students more personally. spend more time at extra curriculars in order to see them in different settings.

2019-06-03 19:09:24 UTC

Find and acknowledge the good you see in others. Encourage students to seek and acknowledge the good in others as well.

2019-06-11 20:25:59 UTC

I think anonymous said it best when they said "find and acknowledge the good you see in others."

2019-06-24 16:14:07 UTC

Naturally in Special Education we focus on the needs of our students, I feel it is extremely important to focus what they can do and what they do well, By modeling this, the students as well as others are more likely to focus on the good in themselves and others.

2019-07-02 03:45:32 UTC

Positive communication and using listening skills can help to achieve good relationships with others

2019-08-22 17:41:39 UTC

Attempt to understand students on their level. They process things a lot differently than we adults do! All they want is someone to let them feel the way they feel.

2019-08-24 01:12:21 UTC

Bringing empathy into the classroom

2019-08-26 21:54:35 UTC

Being able to let the student explain what is bothering then without pre judging the situation.

2019-09-02 13:32:08 UTC

People are quick to tell you what you did wrong, but they are not so quick to tell you what you did right. I think if we start positive reinforcement on the regular, it would be a game changer!

2019-09-08 15:59:43 UTC

I feel being positive with an individual who requires more help and praising them for things they have accomplished is a great reward to a student. It should not only be done in the special education classes but in every class and by every adult for every student.

2019-09-16 18:24:21 UTC

I think we should learn more about students in and out of the classroom.

2019-09-16 18:25:54 UTC

Possibly in have one Activity period every so often set aside for students to stay in their rooms & actually talk to one another, with only one person talking at a time so others can truly get to know each other.

2019-09-16 18:27:15 UTC

i like what someone said on may 30th getting to know what the students like to to outside for school and try to incorporate it into classes.It would spark an interest and help them get into class more.we also used to have a mix it up day were students had to sit with new people and get to know one another.

2019-09-16 18:52:38 UTC

Listening to students without judging is a great start. They are already judged so much already by fellow students and society as a whole (especially High School students) that knowing that they have a place to come to and will not be looked down on for what they are thinking or what they did would be a huge relief for some of them. If school staff had the time to see what each student was dealing with and truly understand what they go through in a days time (at school and at home) it would make empathy show a lot more.

2019-09-20 17:27:54 UTC

job shadowing; parents shadowing their child

2019-09-20 19:11:21 UTC

Have circles and role play to help build empathy

2019-09-22 16:13:29 UTC

positive communications and listening

2019-09-25 12:33:41 UTC

You get to know the whole student not just the one you see for a short period each day. You need to learn alittle about their interests and who they are

2019-09-27 15:53:03 UTC

Really trying to think about what they're feeling in certain situations and thinking how would we want to be treated if we were in their shoes. Also making connections with them through their interests.

2019-10-01 15:27:52 UTC

I think really trying to "put yourself in someone else's shoes" would be a great thing to implement in our school. Having the opportunity to talk to teachers who you haven't talked to before would be a great activity that could be implemented in any school.

2019-10-06 03:33:46 UTC

model how to value feelings such as show warmth and empathy towards children. Also connect feelings, thoughts, and behaviours such as talking about feelings, connection behaviours with the feelings for the children to understand cause and reflect

2019-10-09 16:24:48 UTC

model how to "listen" to others and how to respond/react

2019-10-09 17:03:41 UTC

lead by example - show the kids how to listen and respond.

2019-10-11 16:44:09 UTC

Implementing an empathy program or even just a few practices at the elementary level would lay a great foundation. Something as small as reminding students to put themselves in another person's shoes when discipline is needed would be effective.

2019-10-14 15:58:22 UTC

I feel that being positive with a student and make sure that you are following what you are preaching to them to do in school and in real life situations.

2019-10-14 15:58:36 UTC

Model how to listen to other and respond.

2019-10-14 15:58:49 UTC

Get to know the students and be compassionate

2019-10-14 15:58:53 UTC

Model how to listen to others.

2019-10-14 22:50:45 UTC

Listen to what the students have to say and show compassion.

2019-10-15 15:42:20 UTC

Empathy can create a revolution for kindness. We need to show compassion with our students and in turn it will teach them to be compassionate to others.

2019-10-15 16:46:30 UTC

Allow students to communicate with each other. Mix students up and out of their comfort zones and allow them to just talk. That will encourage empathy amongst students

2019-10-20 03:19:21 UTC

Have students communicate with each other and share their concerns and feelings. This will allow them to start to empathize with each other and understand what the term means.

2019-10-28 18:16:43 UTC

put kids in to groups of favorite sports. have them talk on the phone to someone who likes a different sport. See if they can convince students to try other sports. It could be any subject, I just picked sports because most kids have a favorite.

2019-10-31 01:31:18 UTC

Have kids sit with different people at lunch. Have more anti bullying programs.

2019-11-17 21:37:05 UTC

Getting to know the students, their home life and their disabilities. Getting them involved with different students.

2019-11-27 03:47:27 UTC

For this school year in the grade I work in, the students have not been grouped according to academic skill level. They are making friends with kids they might not have otherwise been around. I think they are learning patience and empathy with the students in their class who may learn differently or slower than they do.

2019-12-03 18:02:04 UTC

I like the thoughts of people students together in classrooms with students they are not always with. They use to do the top class academically to the lowest class and that made students feel bad about themselves and they never had the chance to meet other kids in their grade. By miixing the classes up academically this gives them the chance to make many more friends..

2019-12-03 19:13:09 UTC

Anything to "change up" their typical social groups - encourage change (in small steps). Do a random interest survey and pair kids up with similar interests beyond their typical groups.

2019-12-04 03:54:19 UTC

Randomly assigning seats in classes or at lunch from time to time can result in meeting people that you may have never talked to before. You can learn a lot about someone in that short time that may make you realize how difficult it could be to walk in that person's shoes. You may also end up making a new friend who happens to share the same interests. We also need to promote positivity and kindness. We need to stress that it is okay to be different from others.

2019-12-05 15:28:36 UTC

I think teaching children empathy at a young age is crucial. Simple activities such as letting children experience walking with a walker, or using a wheel chair can help hem understand how people with physical disabilities have to adapt. Blind folding children and ask them to do a task can help them empathize with blind people.

2019-12-15 20:06:10 UTC

Stress that it is ok to be different. Randomly assign groups to play in instead of letting children always pick the same few to play with.

2019-12-16 03:16:29 UTC

Talk to students about how it would feel being like someone else and that everyone is different and that's okay.

2019-12-18 20:34:10 UTC

Do a listening activity with students to where they need to retell something that another student told them.

2019-12-28 23:30:28 UTC

Letting the students know how hurtful things are. And that everyone is different and that it is okay

2019-12-29 04:32:22 UTC

I think a steady diet of open discussion groups where students share with others and just talk together. This type of program must continue throughout the school year and into the following years. Far too many great programs start out with enthusiasm and just fall by the wayside. Posters, etc. displayed around the school and in the restrooms modeling empathy can help reach at least some of the students. Staff modeling proper behavior also goes a long way.

2019-12-30 20:37:30 UTC

I feel by listening we can set an example for the students. Students are very aware of how adults behave even though it appears they are not paying attention. We as adults must put our best foot forward each day.

2020-01-01 16:16:05 UTC

Role playing and then discussing how that student felt in that situation

2020-01-01 23:09:23 UTC

Pair kids with others they normally would not. give them a class time to just talk to each other.

2020-01-10 18:08:24 UTC

put different groups of kids together

2020-01-12 02:50:16 UTC

put kids together that seem to have nothing in common, have them share some about themselves to each other and talk about what they just learned then have them physically dress in rags and the other in expensive lavish and tell the thoughts and feelings of being that person then switch

2020-01-14 18:31:35 UTC

Have them do different activities that help them see empathy in action, such as a game with yarn and them making a web of empathy. ALso be an example to them as a teacher

2020-01-21 19:41:08 UTC

teach the children that everyone is different and that is okay.

2020-01-23 13:47:54 UTC

When paring students together in groups place them with other students who aren't always talking or spending time together during school so they open up to others and form more friendships. Also teach students that not everyone is the same it's okay to be different.

2020-01-29 00:52:55 UTC

I would make a game on who could think of what a picture of a homeless man would feel, someone that may have experienced a loss in their family, etc. I think it would be great to hear what the students would say and express what they may feel thinking of that particular photo.

2020-01-30 01:19:26 UTC

I would like students (and myself) to see what it would be like to be blind and to see the struggles and how the blind feel each and every day. I would then like to discuss with the students how they felt and what they thought about the experience.

2020-02-11 20:30:50 UTC

have the students do activities that would see empathy They are aware of how we as adults act and they may think we are not compassionate and that we actually are.

2020-02-29 21:04:41 UTC

I would talk with students and try to get them to understand they had to be sensitive to the feelings and wants of others.

2020-03-06 15:22:40 UTC

Mindfulness activities to promote awareness of emotions

2020-03-09 16:06:54 UTC

do activities to resemble situations that someone might be going through

2020-03-11 15:38:04 UTC

I think getting kids together out of their own clicks/groups a few times a year, to try to get them to interact with everyone and to get them to learn about different people instead of judging them or just assuming something about that person would help with today's society.

2020-03-16 19:19:12 UTC

I would have a discussion on how others feel or what the might be going threw.

2020-03-21 15:39:41 UTC

A workshop of empathy and the understanding of it would be a great skill builder

2020-04-06 19:07:28 UTC

Explain to students how some things they say feel so hurtful and cruel to others. Teach them to think before they speak and decide if they want to hear that from another person to them

2020-04-09 21:42:21 UTC

I would like to help students to realize that they are no better than anyone else. They could have more friends if they cared how other students felt.

2020-04-17 19:40:01 UTC

I think teaching empathy is best by starting at the elementary level and continue throughout their entire school experience. Allowing students to learn that differences can be accepted and that showing the concept of walking in another’s shoes can be a foundation of learning empathy.

2020-04-21 22:46:17 UTC

daily journals to start the day off and surveys at the end of the day about the day I know its a lot of students so if you can see one having issues and give them that time they need. but the journal is a great outlet to express their feelings.

2020-04-23 18:56:08 UTC

Teaching the students at an early age. When trying to resolve a conflict between students, allow the children to discuss the problem and help them empathize with each other. There is many instances where children can learn to empathize. If we take the time to address situations with empathy for both the students and the staff, it will help everyone have less conflict with each other.

2020-04-25 18:13:20 UTC

Model empathy everyday! Listen to your students whey they are expressing themselves. Encourage students to discuss their feelings/emotions. Connect with your students and show them that you care about them and their feelings!

2020-05-07 11:42:28 UTC

Step outside yourself everyday. Take the time to truly see others. I feel that listening to the people around you, both students and coworkers, is the best way to create an empathetic environment. Also, teaching children about empathy and how to be empathetic would be a great asset to the educational programs at schools. Empathy does not always come naturally for people. It's learned.

2020-05-12 20:48:31 UTC

Practice stepping in to someone else's shoes everyday! Think about how they may be feeling about a certain topic.

2020-05-19 01:54:43 UTC

allow students to communicate with each other more often. do more group work but make students mix up their partners so they step out of their comfort zones and allow them to get to know each other even if they may not be friends. i also think role playing and having students discuss the feelings would help them learn empathy.

2020-05-20 19:46:59 UTC

You should never judge a person because you never know what kind of obstacle they may be facing.

2020-05-24 02:21:45 UTC

Step in to other's shoes more often. Allow students more time to speak, focusing on them more and not just content, give them ownership of the classroom. Stop focusing all your attention on outcomes and think about the student's life more personally. Be a positive role model, do your best to model empathy and make it an every day way of life.

2020-05-27 20:44:26 UTC

This day and age you cannot go by what is going on now, you need to look deeper.

2020-05-28 15:21:29 UTC

As the saying goes do not judge a book by its cover till you are in their shoes.

2020-05-28 16:35:59 UTC

Focus not on yourselves but others.

2020-05-28 16:54:08 UTC

Pause and think before you respond!

2020-05-28 18:36:28 UTC

Getting out into the community and see how others live! Volunteer to work at food banks and the humane society will create empathy right away!

2020-05-28 21:58:42 UTC

Take an afternoon visit to an elderly community. Talk, learn and assist with a need.

2020-05-30 15:30:55 UTC

listen don't judge

2020-05-30 18:48:14 UTC

lessons on empathy

2020-05-30 18:48:42 UTC

role playing

2020-05-30 18:48:52 UTC

model compassion

2020-05-31 20:04:12 UTC

teach lessons on empathy and compassion.

2020-06-02 04:16:50 UTC

try walking in someone else's shoes for a day and get an idea of what they feel like.

2020-06-02 15:40:18 UTC

Maybe being in someone else shoes would teach others how that person feels like. We all need to have compassion.

2020-06-02 15:40:23 UTC

Like for a day walk in another person's shoes

2020-06-02 20:24:49 UTC

Being able to feel what others feel and showing compassion always makes for a better outcome and when you can so that, the person sharing with you knows that you understand.

2020-06-03 13:01:24 UTC

Always try and listen before judging or sharing your thoughts. Try and put yourself in their shoes before you assume anything.

2020-06-03 19:29:45 UTC

Understanding where that student comes from, put yourself in their shoes to really understand what's going on with them and why they feel the way they feel. Overall, just listen, don't interrupt, fully listen to what they have to say, give them your undivided attention make them feel that they have an opinion.

2020-06-03 23:28:20 UTC

We need to have the class Roots of Empathy done in all the schools!

2020-06-04 00:10:09 UTC

post a saying in every class room and have a discussion on what it means

2020-06-05 03:30:30 UTC

Be an example of empathy; model it for the students.

2020-06-05 20:32:47 UTC

listen fully before sayin anything

2020-06-08 18:00:43 UTC

Video chat "buddies" from other cultures, countries, walks of life

2020-06-09 12:17:06 UTC

We need to switch from the "what's in it for me?" perspective and mindset, to a "what can I do for them?" outlook. Implementing this in a school district could change the environment dramatically. It could be called "Not Me. You."

2020-06-10 01:36:31 UTC

Listen and do not judge a person. Walk in their shoes and know why they are who they are

2020-06-10 19:51:52 UTC

We could set something up with schools across the world and integrate technology to do video visits.

2020-06-12 05:55:38 UTC

listen to others

2020-06-13 12:32:33 UTC

As staff, have a time to share ideas. Sit and listen with others and develop a plan to use in school.

2020-06-13 12:34:59 UTC

Use technology to reach out to other parts of the world. In a writing class or social studies class, have a pen pal from an area you are not familiar with.

2020-06-16 01:02:14 UTC

Have a time when any of the staff may set down and really listen to a student who wants/needs to "vent" on whatever it is that's bothering them, without having to worry about time constraints(within reason) and if need be refer student to other staff.

2020-06-16 21:35:18 UTC

Have a time when the students can just sit and talk about everyday occurrences. What they did last evening, over the weekend, at their job, any thing that's going on in their life.

2020-06-18 14:02:20 UTC

I love the concept they used with the baby. That would be a neat thing to try as an "empathy game" in the classroom. Someone gets to sit in the middle and the rest of the class tries to guess what they are thinking and feeling maybe by the way they "act it out". Also trying to find some time daily or weekly where we just get to sit and listen to what our students have to say. Sharing stories or feelings.

2020-06-19 19:57:46 UTC

I think the baby empathy game would be great for students. It would make think of how a baby feels and how and what affects them.

2020-06-20 16:30:59 UTC

Show pictures of people around the world in different situations. Get them to think. What is this person feeling? Where are they going? What did they eat for lunch or did they get a lunch? A list of questions should be done ahead of time to encourage students to make up questions of their own.

2020-06-23 18:32:29 UTC

I like to use literature to teach different perspectives. Have students discuss why various characters did certain things and how they would react if it was them. I also encourage students to complete random acts of kindness throughout the week. This helps take the perspective off of themselves and see things from others' point of view.

2020-06-24 18:07:04 UTC

Modeling empathy in my daily routine.

2020-06-24 18:07:41 UTC

Utilizing Social Emotional Learning videos and literature in my curriculum.

2020-06-24 18:09:00 UTC

Multi-cultural curriculum resources that show the beliefs, opinions, and norms of different people.

2020-06-24 18:09:40 UTC

Build rapport, develop mutual respect, and really get to know your students.

2020-06-24 18:10:29 UTC

Create a learning environment of positivity.

2020-06-26 18:45:06 UTC

Being a good listener, ask questions and criticize.

2020-06-29 01:22:33 UTC

We could all write a paper on our lives and the things that bother us and then our fellow students could come up with "solutions"!!

2020-06-29 19:31:49 UTC

asking questions, listening to others

2020-06-30 13:00:23 UTC

taking the time to talk to others and really listen to them.

2020-06-30 18:37:34 UTC

Focusing more on listening and less on the response.

2020-08-03 13:17:20 UTC

I would take the time to listen

2020-09-03 18:16:10 UTC

do a "walking in someone else's shoes" activity.

2020-09-19 12:39:53 UTC

Listening more

2020-10-07 14:30:08 UTC

Be more assertive and take time to listen

2020-10-13 13:25:08 UTC

Always be kind and try to picture yourself in that situation

2020-10-13 14:39:00 UTC

circle meetings

2020-10-14 18:28:57 UTC

Always be kind to others!

2020-10-15 18:03:31 UTC

I need to be a better listener and more willing to help!

2020-10-23 14:56:17 UTC

be kind! you never know what somebody else is going through!

2020-10-31 12:20:08 UTC

Listen you never know what someone is going through and try to be kind about what you say. Being willing to help anyway that you con.

2020-11-06 16:40:42 UTC

be kind always

2020-11-06 18:39:04 UTC

Always be kind and help anyway possible.

2020-12-02 16:29:19 UTC

Always be kind and compassionate. We don't always know what someone is going through on the inside.

2020-12-08 19:03:11 UTC

Always take time to listen to others

2020-12-17 16:05:06 UTC

we have group circles when challenges present themselves.

2020-12-17 16:06:59 UTC

We have group meetings when challenges present themselves. We also role play .

2020-12-27 23:20:18 UTC

It would be intresting to have a call out circle Everyone take a step out when the question relates to them and then it can be talked about among the participants its amazing how many people have things in common that they had no idea that others can realate to

2021-01-08 15:07:58 UTC

get to know the students be a good role model and always listen to them when they say something.

2021-01-18 17:19:56 UTC

to be a good role model to the students and be a good listener to them

2021-01-18 17:27:14 UTC

To always listen with you ears and your eyes. Some students do not speak out what is wrong but their body language tells another story.

2021-01-19 17:34:02 UTC

Listening, processing, and execution of sympathetic, empathetic, and required learning plans are key elements to building child/adult relationships.

2021-02-03 17:00:41 UTC

when dealing with students who may not be able to verbally express their needs, body language is important. Listen to what they say if they do talk, show empathy to everyone, see things for another point of view

2021-02-12 17:40:09 UTC

To listen and and understand the kids and express their needs.

2021-02-15 16:32:02 UTC

listen dont judge there there for support

2021-02-16 18:25:30 UTC

We need to think of what we can do for others instead of what we can get out of the situation.

2021-02-26 15:16:45 UTC

Be a good listener and help students in any way possible.

2021-03-02 17:31:00 UTC

Need to teach empathy during class and do some role playing to show the kids and make sure they understand what it is and why it is a good thing.

2021-03-04 01:06:18 UTC

I feel the student council should learn about empathy and request a speaker to come speak at an assembly. There is nothing like a motivated speaker to get the wheels rolling. Afterwards the student council can send out a prepared survey to the students and teachers to get more ideas to implement the teachings of empathy. They could have their own form of pen pals among themselves. Example: Have a day where someone in a wheelchair teaches another student how their regular day is moving around in their chair.

2021-03-08 21:03:56 UTC

Focus on others, and do not judge and be supportive (you never know what the situation may be)

2021-03-28 00:33:26 UTC

I would like to have a "Walk in their shoes" kind of thing. Maybe see students try the noise cancelling head phones to see what it's like for the deaf. It would be an experience for them to learn sign language and empathize with the deaf.

bbailey67 — 2021-03-30 01:21:35 UTC

To be a good listener and demonstrate that for my students to follow suit and do the same. Also, having classes on empathy would be beneficial too where people could act out situations!

2021-04-27 13:50:53 UTC

Put yourself in other peoples shoes before you judge them

2021-05-04 14:25:32 UTC

Challenge them to make a difference

2021-05-05 13:47:02 UTC

Practice empathy in all situations.

2021-06-11 20:02:38 UTC

Challenge yourself to become as empathic as you possibly can!

2021-06-30 12:28:49 UTC

Challenge yourself to become more empathetic as well as challenging your peers and children.

2021-10-11 14:54:13 UTC

Be supportive in every aspect. Show them the kindness and love they deserve. Never judge a book by a cover goes in hand with not only books but also people.

2021-11-10 23:57:40 UTC

Never judge a book by its cover. You don't know the whole story and what a person is dealing with.,

Take time and listen to the students they may tell you what there dealing with.

2021-11-15 15:54:54 UTC

Listen to what the students are saying to you, not just in their words, but also in their expressions, actions, etc

2021-11-18 16:39:05 UTC

2021-11-20 17:21:48 UTC

I agree that as teachers and or paraeducators we need to listen to our students as we communicate with them. We also need to listen to their actions and tones so that we can assist them with behaviors.
I think that by having a small space in the classroom where you and the student can go to and just talk and draw or color pictures can assist both in their mission to listen and to solve issues at hand.

Practice empathy in the schools

2022-01-03 15:51:56 UTC

As educators the need to practice empathy with all of our students and even each other (our colleagues) is extremely important. We often say treat people equally however many of us are guilty of favoring the student or colleague that goes above and beyond, does well in class always has their homework done, pays attention and maybe excels at sports and when their commitment to sports keep them from turning in an assignment we overlook it due to it not happening often but what about the students that don't pay attention in class or seldom gets their homework done? We tend to have less patience for them but do we know what their home life is like? Is there anyone supporting and encouraging them at home? Do they have expectations at home that keeps them from their schooling that is of no fault of their own? These are the ones who need our support and encouragement the most! I'm not saying that the well behaved students don't need that as well of course they all deserve that. What I'm saying is instead of giving up on the ones that perhaps frustrate us we need to do our best to show them the kindness and support they don't get anywhere else show them that someone cares about them. This kind of encouragement can literally change a person's life! When that colleague who is always in a bad mood or down and sad instead of judging them or avoiding them talk to them find out what's going on with them maybe you can help maybe they just need someone to show that they care and listen. I think it's important to talk about empathy in the schools by having assembly's, showing videos etc...

listen to your students...really listen and understand your student

2022-01-17 19:23:53 UTC

2022-01-17 20:02:39 UTC

Listen and understand

Give your students your undivided attention when they wish to discuss personal experiences or problems.

2022-02-03 15:36:22 UTC

Let your students share their excitement about personal experiences and share that excitement with them!

2022-03-14 01:56:58 UTC

Take time to ask students about something they did that made them feel happy.

2022-03-14 01:57:28 UTC

Create a happy wall where students can share quotes that motivate them to feel happy each day and spread that happiness to others.

2022-03-14 01:58:18 UTC

2022-04-19 19:14:41 UTC

Step into the thoughts, feelings, and ideas of others.

2022-04-19 19:16:18 UTC

Step into the thoughts, feelings and ideas of others.

2022-04-24 00:49:58 UTC

Maybe having a way to where individuals can openly express their feelings on any given day maybe even in the form of email or forum without being judged. I know that I will continue to do my part in being empathetic towards others.

Listening better and hearing their thoughts and feelings.

2022-04-28 14:23:22 UTC

2022-04-30 22:16:33 UTC

not judging anyone

2022-06-03 00:17:41 UTC

Repeat back what you hear to the person who was talking so they know you are invested in what they are saying.

2022-06-03 00:18:48 UTC

Try to get to know others in your work environment on a deeper level - not just your friends.

2022-12-15 20:26:06 UTC

You never know what someone is going through. Try to be kind.

Say "I appreciate you sharing that with me".

2023-05-21 18:40:16 UTC

2023-08-09 20:57:28 UTC

Listen - hear - share.

I loved the idea of pick a person library, and talk to someone you don't know .

2023-08-14 21:05:58 UTC

Live life like there is no tomorrow.

Watching the baby do things and adding that to a conservation with your classroom is interesting.

2023-08-14 21:26:19 UTC

having exercises and trainings, videos on these matters

2023-08-21 18:46:02 UTC

2023-08-21 18:46:18 UTC

Believe what the student says!

put our own examples in place think of how you would feel or react

2023-08-21 18:48:45 UTC

looking at your own self and looking back at how you had your own experiences

2023-08-21 18:51:31 UTC

Be careful not to judge too quickly

Have students partner with someone new and find something that they have in common. This would allow them to connect with each other on a more personal level and that would hopefully foster more communication and empathy within the class.

2023-08-21 18:52:19 UTC

Be an example of empathy in the classroom. Show the students how to listen and recognize that everyone has an opinion and feelings. Take a few minutes before a small group or classroom instruction and ask questions to teach the students how to empathize and listen effectively.

2023-08-22 13:58:30 UTC

2023-08-23 19:57:20 UTC

Share a book with a lesson about feelings to teach children empathy. Afterwards have a discussion about how the characters felt and how they could help one another. Students could work in small groups and then share ideas with the whole class. Encourage children to think about how others feel and how their words and actions can affect them.

Empathy -- Have students eat lunch with students that they do not know to share ideas on empathy.

2023-09-10 14:00:03 UTC

Have the students switch seats in the classroom and cafeteria so they can talk to students they usually never interact with.

2023-09-16 00:16:49 UTC

2023-09-19 14:30:25 UTC

have students during something like a rewards time talk and interact with others they dont know.

Be the person that they need you to be, that person that cares and listens. You just might be their only hope.

2023-09-20 23:37:25 UTC

having students spend time with there grade level or other peers outside of the class room

2023-10-19 13:25:43 UTC

Always listen you can be the person that makes a difference in their life.

2023-11-18 22:23:10 UTC

2023-12-27 21:11:09 UTC

Empathy can be tough especially if you’re like me and grew up with a mom that had very little emotion, empathy or sympathy . Mostly anger and depression and a feeling of not meaning much. I have tried my best to be the opposite. Admitting when I’m wrong,or if I’ve overrreacted. I try to be nurturing and understanding

Empathy is something that really needs to be focused on in school. Moving seats around, having students engage with different partners on projects, or actual projects that engage students in empathy should be vital in the learning environment.

2023-12-28 16:56:04 UTC

Empathy

2024-01-03 00:12:57 UTC

I feel that promoting inclusion and diversity in the classroom amount your students is a great way to teach and represent empathy.

2024-01-03 21:01:26 UTC

When someone comes to you with a problem or need someone, be there for them, listen to them, even if you don’t completely understand, be there to listen and help as you are able.

Be a friend... just be kind and listen.

2024-01-15 18:45:02 UTC

2024-01-15 19:56:14 UTC

It's just being KIND to one another. Treat people the way you want to be treated.

2024-01-17 18:04:48 UTC

Be kind and always listen with an open mind.

2024-01-19 19:16:56 UTC

Be the change you want for the world!

2024-01-19 19:20:54 UTC

Make kindness the norm!

Be part of the solution not the problem.

2024-02-20 00:11:45 UTC

Be the change you want for the world.

Treat others how you want to be treated.

2024-02-20 00:13:41 UTC

It costs $0 to be kind to others.

kindness

2024-02-21 15:42:01 UTC

treat others how you want to be treated

Be Kind

2024-02-22 16:07:55 UTC

Be kind to others. You never know what someone else is going through in their life. Always treat others how you would like to be treated.

2024-04-09 17:09:22 UTC

Always try to understand your own biases and try to overcome them and actively listen to what others are saying.

2024-05-22 12:08:37 UTC

be kind to others, and always put yourself in someone else's shoes.

Listen

2024-05-28 14:29:51 UTC

Listen to understand, not to respond.

2024-05-28 14:44:50 UTC

Always listen first and speak second.

Listen first speak second

2024-08-20 18:49:39 UTC

2024-09-23 12:29:48 UTC

Put yourself in that person's shoes, listen closely to how they feel. ALWAYS try to understand from their point of view.

2024-09-29 18:12:54 UTC

Always do your best to listen to the needs of each child. They may be dealing with things outside of school that to us is easy to help with and fix but to them is a big deal because they do not know how to deal with it yet. Teach by example. If we are there for them and show them empathy then they are more incline to show it back to others

2024-12-12 18:18:57 UTC

ALWAYS do your best to listen to each child and learn their needs always be kind because you have no idea what happens outside of school. Treat others how you want to be treated

2024-12-13 15:32:22 UTC

Don't stop being you!!!!!

2025-03-21 15:11:00 UTC

Be understanding and you will be understood

2025-05-10 02:56:19 UTC

Practicing Empathy

2025-05-23 14:24:08 UTC

Kindness and compassion are two of the most beautiful and purposeful traits we possess as human beings. Each one of us has the ability to be kind and to show compassion. When we make the decision to change our mindset and practice using empathy and understanding for what those around us are experiencing, we change the dynamic of social interaction.

2025-08-13 19:35:07 UTC

Good listening skills and positive interactions

2025-08-31 23:37:00 UTC

Just be the kind of person that your parents would be proud of.

2025-09-02 13:18:10 UTC

Being kind to others increases the likelihood of that kindness being passed on. This opens the window to empathy.

Listen to others and be kind.

2025-10-08 00:16:22 UTC

2025-10-08 00:48:25 UTC

reach out to strangers to make them feel important and connect with others by listening to their concerns. Be helpful and considerate towards others feelings.

2025-10-10 13:32:58 UTC

always be kind actually listen to what others are saying.

always be humble and kind, you never know what someone else is going through, you just might be the ear they need to listen

2025-11-10 17:55:58 UTC

2025-11-10 23:49:00 UTC

I love the idea of immersive experiences helping to facilitate empathy. When I was at a football game with my husband the crowd of people were loud on both sides and the bands both started playing different music as they walked into their places. I tapped my husband and said okay now we need to do sight words okay? We both thought about what it must be like to live in an overwhelming state due to cognitive ability and it was eye opening.

2025-11-12 18:45:35 UTC

Give everyone grace!

2025-11-26 13:46:49 UTC

Say good morning and have a good evening to everyone- students and staff. If someone looks upset, stop them and ask if everything is okay. If they do not want to talk, tell them where they can find you when they feel like talking or suggest another person they may be more comfortable with.

2025-12-23 15:31:54 UTC

Smile and genuinely ask how they are doing. You never know what someone is going through!

2026-01-11 17:02:43 UTC

Just walk up to someone and give them a hug. I think the power of a hug is the best feeling you can give to a person, along with a genuine smile!

2026-01-11 19:10:11 UTC

-Always smile...

-A simple hello, how are you doing goes a long way.

-Maybe they need help with something or are lost.

2026-01-11 19:12:15 UTC

listen to what someone is saying

2026-01-11 20:10:40 UTC

always listen

be compassionate

2026-01-12 14:00:09 UTC

Always be a good listener and offer advice. Show care and compassion

2026-01-12 21:16:53 UTC

be a good listener and show compassion to each other and students

2026-01-14 00:39:20 UTC

Treat others like you would like to be treated.

Move students seating often so they will have interaction with others. Always smile and listen to others. Everyone is important and unique.

2026-01-14 23:48:58 UTC

It Doesn't cost anything to smile and be kind.

2026-01-14 23:49:33 UTC

Never assume you know how somebody is feeling

2026-01-14 23:50:24 UTC

Treat others like YOU want to be treated

love

2026-01-15 00:18:40 UTC

never assume you know what someone is going thru

2026-01-19 17:41:57 UTC

Always show kindness toward students and ask them about their intrests or thoughts.

2026-01-19 17:44:27 UTC

I like the idea of a human library. Maybe do a survey about likes and dislikes and them mix match them with other students who have the opposite thoughts and feelings and have the dicuss and see what the othr thoughts are about. getting them to open their minds to a way of thinking that isnt just their own.

2026-02-07 04:30:09 UTC

never think that you know what someone else is going through because you know them from in school. Always treat people the way you want to be treated and spread kindness and just hear the person out and if you cant relate let them know you are their for them if they need someone.

2026-03-09 23:43:02 UTC

Administration needs to have more hands on experience when it comes to their input about what a teacher or Paraeducator could have done better in certain situations. If we are expected to have empathy, then they should also have empathy and not assume that all actions from a teacher or Paraeducator was a bad one. Spending one hour in a room does not allow them to see what is truly happening with the children.

2026-03-20 16:53:42 UTC

I think it would be great idea for teachers and staff to write anonymous letters to other staff that builds them up.

2026-04-01 16:49:27 UTC

Coming from a BHT, I think a higher up and the rest of the staff that does not understand certain situations with "spectrums" should take the same trainings that we do, maybe not as in depth, but all the same. Then they may finally know what we understand and get ourselves into.

circle meetings/more "huddle up" type of meet ups

2026-05-13 16:38:44 UTC