Empathy

• I will allow others to join in play.
  • I will include others.
• I will notice and ask when my friends need help. 
  • I can name and tell what I’m feeling.  (1st have to notice themselves before they can notice others)
• I will notice what others can do and celebrate their successes.
  • I can compliment others.
  • I can respectfully win and lose.
• I am aware that my actions and words impact others.
  • I understand that what I do can be helpful or hurtful to others.

• I will ask others to join in activities. 
  • I include others in activities.
• I will notice and ask when others are in need. 
  • I notice my own feelings, emotions, and actions. 
• I will notice what makes my friends special and say something kind.
• I begin to notice how my words and actions impact others. 
• I can listen to others and respect their ideas.

• I look for opportunities to include others.
  • I can include others.
• I recognize and extend care for others.
  • I can read social situations and make decisions that positively impact the group.
• I identify and admire others’ strengths and abilities.
  • I can celebrate others’ successes.
• I recognize how my words and actions impact others. 
• I will listen to others and respond appropriately.
  • I will ask questions to understand different viewpoints.

• I actively seek to include others in various settings. 
  • I will include people in my group whose strengths and abilities are different from mine.
• I consistently show compassion and concern for others.
  • I am aware of those around me and how they are feeling
• I value others’ unique strengths and abilities.
• I recognize how my words and actions impact others. 
• I am curious about others’ perspectives and reserve judgment.

• I will invite others sitting alone to join my group. 
• I notice and invite those who are not included.
• I listen to and respect people’s different ideas.
• I will affirm the abilities of my peers.
• I stay calm and handle tough situations with honesty and care.
• I manage my feelings in response to others (use strategies).
• I manage my emotions and am aware of others’emotions.

Students will:

• work to include others
• create a culture of belonging
• demonstrate compassion and concern for others
• affirm others’ unique strengths, abilities, and perspectives
• demonstrate self and social awareness