EMPATHY
Why children need it
How to help them learn it
Monday October 31st
7:15-8:00 ES Staffroom
This is the first in a series of parent workshops facilitated by the Elementary Counselors.
EMPATHY = knowing & responding well to your emotions & others’ emotions.
Come if you are interested in:
- Learning how empathy is taught through the Second Step Guidance Curriculum – new at IST this year
- Understanding why empathy is central to developing good social skills in young children.
- Hearing about the age appropriate empathy skills you should aim to develop in your own child/children.
- Joining a parent discussion on how empathy skills can be developed at home.
- Receiving a Tips Sheet on activities and opportunities for building empathy skills within your family.
Next Month’s Parent Workshops…
Positive Discipline – Monday November 14th
Developing the Homework Habit – Monday November 28th
Very good session!