https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2 Inspired by the humble Toshiro Kanamori en-us 2020-11-04 17:42:11 UTC 2026-02-13 23:52:31 UTC hello@padlet.com ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/891106193 Kanamori gives insights into possible consequences that may manifest as a result of children having a lack of empathy, and when children experience family pressures. These include school rejection, marginalization, suicide attempts, etc. 

Many of these concepts (and problems) that Kanamori mentions in this interview parallel similar issues in America's school-to-prison pipeline. ]]> 2020-11-04 17:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/891106193 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/891112138 Toshiro Kanamori's teaching philosophy highly intertwines with Duncan-Andrade's teaching philosophy, in that, as educators, we must redefine what success is in our schools. 

In a conversation with his students, Kanamori asks: "What is the most important thing in life?" 
Students: "To be happy."
Kanamori: "We only have one life, so let's enjoy  it, ok?" 

When we prioritize empathy and holistic well-being in our classrooms, academic performance and rigor soon follow suit.


]]> 2020-11-04 18:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/891112138 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923860396 In Children of Life, teachers may get a glimpse of Kanamori's empathy-centered teaching. You can view his applications, day-to-day emotional exercises, and the observable, positive outcomes for the children he taught.]]> 2020-11-15 07:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923860396 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923894477 View the Making Caring Common Project from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in this link!

Here you can find concrete steps to implement on a school-system level and classroom level to build empathy in your community. ]]> 2020-11-15 07:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923894477 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923899080 "Empathy is the salve that can save the world. Empathy drives compassion. Compassion is an expression of love."

Empathy is not just some abstract concept to espouse to our youth. We need to cultivate empathy within ourselves as educators, and model accordingly! Listen to Louise Kennedy talk about how she takes into account her students' personal experiences to understand their perspectives and feelings. ]]> 2020-11-15 07:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923899080 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923910027 We're not always perfect! Sometimes, we might be tempted to give in to a power struggle with our challenging students. Watch Michelle Stowe talk about her experiences with restorative practices, as well as an anecdote on an experience where she emotionally disconnected with one of her students. 

Sometimes, difficult conversations need to be had in order to better serve our students. They lead to two outcomes: 1.) educators and students understanding each other's perspectives, and 2.) allowing them to feel for one another. ]]> 2020-11-15 07:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923910027 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923926302 So, if empathy has a myriad of positive outcomes, how do we begin to introduce this concept to our youngest children? How do we begin to cultivate them as people who will consider others more than themselves? Listen to Jonathan Juravich describe how we can tackle this conundrum by centering our conversations on practical, observable behaviors. ]]> 2020-11-15 07:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923926302 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923933712 This video is a great video to play if you are just beginning to introduce the concept of empathy in your classroom. It's audio-narrated and has simple, clear visuals to help get the point across. It includes relatable scenarios for school-aged children. ]]> 2020-11-15 07:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/923933712 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/929649251 Listen to Dr. Marc Brackett discuss the ways for educators to recognize, understand, express, label, and regulate emotion through an equity lens. The central dogma of this video is to give yourself and your students permission to feel. Instead of telling our children to "suck it up," Dr. Brackett explains the importance of teaching our youth the emotional vocabulary to express what they feel, to accept it, and then to use accessible tools to help them find a solution. (This video explains the process and rationale behinds tools like "the Meta Moment.)]]> 2020-11-16 23:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/929649251 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/929768314 After viewing Dr. Brackett's video on "Healthy Co-Regulation During Uncertain & Stressful Times," you may have gotten a sneak peak at the implementation of his version of the "mood meter check-in." This is a practice used as a PBIS support in many schools! View this video to delve a little deeper into the structure of the mood meter, also commonly referred to as the RULER Mood Meter. (Teacher-facing only)]]> 2020-11-17 00:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/929768314 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/929769484 Here's a quick breakdown of the meta-moment strategy, which can be used for self-regulation and conflict resolution. Feel free to narrate as you play this video aloud. (Student-facing version)]]> 2020-11-17 00:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/929769484 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/950245163 This review encapsulates studies on the correlation between positive empathy and students' socio-emotional outcomes. If you're on the fence about implementing empathy-centered teachings in your classroom, you can use this article to help you determine if empathy practices have strong social validity. ]]> 2020-11-22 19:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/950245163 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/950245761 See the empirical evidence of empathy's effects on academic achievement through this study done on gifted students in Saudi Arabia! Published by the Global Institute for Research & Education, this article breaks down emotional intelligence into five components: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Amongst these components, the study ultimately finds empathy as the strongest influencer of academic achievement. ]]> 2020-11-22 19:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/950245761 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/950246133 This article espouses anecdotal evidence of teachers' and researchers' positive experience in implementing empathy-based teaching and play. It includes instructions and rationale on "The Jigsaw Classroom" which is a great learning strategy for classrooms that mix neurotypical students, students with learning differences, and ELLs! ]]> 2020-11-22 19:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/950246133 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/951199668 Come back from recess and your kids still have the wiggles? Learning a new concept and feel some frustration in the room? Use this grounding, mindful exercise to help your kids return to baseline, which uses compassionate and empathetic mantras with kinesthetics.]]> 2020-11-23 06:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/951199668 ecanlas2 https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/951280529 Brené Brown discusses the difference between empathy and sympathy in this light-hearted, comical animation that can be both teacher-facing or presented to older students. The key idea in this video is to not find the "silver lining" in our students' struggles, but to meet our students' at their most vulnerable by being empathic; even if it means tearing down our walls and being vulnerable ourselves. ]]> 2020-11-23 07:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ecanlas2/vsrqlwfhvorrala2/wish/951280529