What this lesson teaches
Children learn to identify and express empathy by actively thinking about kind actions. This hands-on activity encourages them to recognize the positive impact of kindness on themselves and others.
Can you finish empathy in action: kindness jar in about 30 min?
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Children learn to identify and express empathy by actively thinking about kind actions. This hands-on activity encourages them to recognize the positive impact of kindness on themselves and others.
By physically creating the kindness jar, children engage in embodied cognition, linking thoughtful actions to tangible outcomes. Writing down kind acts enhances recall and promotes a culture of empathy through repeated exposure and practice.
1. Take a clean glass jar or box and decorate it together. 2. Cut colorful paper into small squares or strips. 3. Write down 10 kind actions on each piece, like 'helping a friend' or 'sharing a toy'. 4. Fold and place the pieces into the jar. 5. Each week, pick one action to complete together. 6. Discuss how that action made you both feel afterward.