• [dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Next week some of the yr1 children will go back to school. They will join a bubble. This will undoubtedly spark some excitement but also some questions. If you and your child travel to school by public transport, you will also have to explain to your child about wearing a mask. In fact, from June 15th masks will be compulsory on public transport. The picture resources might be helpful in starting a conversation with your child. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions on : sdalziopolling.306@lgflmail.org[/dropshadowbox]

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Empathy is a very powerful tool as it can help us to understand another person and feel their emotions. It brings about understanding, sympathy, collaboration, a sense of belonging. How can we help children developing the power of empathy? Reading is an effective way to develop empathy in children.

Have a look at the Primary Age Guide from the EMPATHYLAB : https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/b2f3fbc2/files/uploaded/EMPATHYLAB%20primary%20GUIDE%20Landscape%20AW.pdf

These are some of books I really like to use:

Why not celebrate Empathy Day in the company of amazing children’s authors ? Join them using the link below:

https://www.empathylab.uk/newpage0198f816

For other ideas on ways to develop empathy : 

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Social distancing is something we all have to put into practice. How can you support someone to visualise, experience and understand the 2 metre rule?

Have a look at the suggestions in the photo and see what social distancing looks and feelS like.

Another way to initiate a conversation around social distancing is to use the concept of caring as a super power.

The author Nicole Rim has written a beautiful book on the power of caring. If you are able to print a copy it can turn into a colouring, relaxing activity that might help to spark a conversation around social distancing and thoughts/worries that children might have.

http://www.nicolerim.com/kidswhocared.html