Summary: A printable empathy game plus prop ideas for making it fun for kids, to practice stepping into someone else’s shoes and develop consideration for others. “What’s she feeling, sweetheart?” I am asking my son to stop and think about the way he’s playing with his baby sister. I can see he doesn’t quite understand… {read more}
Empathy
DIY Letter Writing Kit
My kids recently started a pen pal relationship with two children who live across the ocean. A friend I met when I did volunteer work in Israel (who is actually originally from the Philippines and now lives in Ireland) has children of the same age and, after discussing the possibility of our kids becoming pen pals via Facebook, we just received our first… {read more}
5 Character Traits Kids Learn From Serving Others
As I have experimented with more regularly serving with my children, I have realized that it really can be quite simple and, even more importantly, the kids are learning so much from the experience. We have a family goal to offer one intentional act of kindness every week and when we have this in mind,… {read more}
Acts of Kindness for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Bringing a Meal to a Family in Need
“If there is any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not deter or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.” -William Penn As this year comes to an end and another new year is about to begin,… {read more}
Activity to Teach Children about Physical Differences
Some of my most embarrassing moments as a mother have been when my children have pointed out physical differences in others. Whether it is noticing a limb missing or an injury from burns, young children are curious and do not realize the affect their words or questions may have on others. Each time a situation… {read more}
5 Activities to Teach Preschoolers About Hunger
September is Hunger Action Month and this year I am proud to be part of a team of mom bloggers who are raising awareness about this important issue. To see what the other moms have been up to, check out the Moms Fighting Hunger Facebook page and follow along to get more ideas of what… {read more}
10+ Ways To Use Emotion Cards To Help Your Child Develop Empathy
I am very excited to kick off the five-part series: “How To Cultivate Empathy In Your Child’s Heart.” Five bloggers have teamed together to post activities and ideas to help teach children about empathy. The other four blogs participating in this series are listed at the end of this article – you are warmly invited… {read more}
