Cultivate Empathy in Your Students

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How do we encourage students to develop and express empathy and compassion? There is a lot we can do!

Check out these tips and strategies offered by Christa and Naomi, in this popular blog. Their book, Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School: 46 Character Building Lessons to Foster Respect and Prevent Bullying will be published by Free Spirit Publishing in 2017.

Be kind out there!

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PeacePraxis Celebrates 10 Years!

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PeacePraxis has been changing lives and improving schools, organizations, and communities for ten years.

PeacePraxis has made a positive impact on thousands of adults and youth at hundreds of schools and community organizations. Huge thanks to every client and partner! You are why PeacePraxis exists.

We’re as determined as ever to end violence through Peace Education.

Mention this post and receive 10% discount on any service.  Stay tuned for additional FREE resources. 

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Feel & Deal Activity Deck Fosters Emotional Intelligence

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The Feel & Deal Activity Deck is changing classrooms!

Outcomes (Grades K-8)

  • Students strengthen their ability to identify and express their feelings in healthy ways.
  • Students build empathy for one another, fostering a positive classroom community.
  • Students engage in academic skills, such as writing, speaking, inquiry, and problem-solving, through 35 fun activities in language arts, music, theater, science, and more.

Features:

  • Realistic illustrations of facial expressions appeal to diverse groups of children.
  • Illustrations reviewed for scientific accuracy using Dr. Ekman’s Facial Action Coding System.
  • Feeling words in English & Spanish. Spanish translation of activities also available.
  • MADE in the USA! Soy ink, recycled, durable paper.

Visit www.feelanddeal.com to order today!

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