{"product_id":"empathy-small-group-elementary","title":"Empathy Small Group - Elementary","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSupport students as they build stronger relationships and social awareness with this engaging \u003cstrong\u003e6-week Empathy small group curriculum\u003c\/strong\u003e. Students will learn to identify their own emotions, recognize emotions in others, practice empathy, consider different perspectives, and strengthen active listening skills through interactive games, discussions, and hands-on activities. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAligned with \u003cstrong\u003eASCA and CASEL standards\u003c\/strong\u003e, this ready-to-use curriculum is perfect for Tier 2 school counseling groups. Students will develop empathy and compassion, strengthen perspective-taking skills, and build positive, respectful relationships with peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpathy Group Outline:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emotional Recognition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developing Empathy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practicing Empathy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perspective Taking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Listening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflect and Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActivities Included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotion scavenger hunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotion charades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeelings check-ins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerspective-taking video discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion dice game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwenty Questions game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind-a-Question scavenger hunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack-to-Back active listening activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitcheroo perspective-taking game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflection and discussion prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHere is what's included each week:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutlines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy-to-implement outlines with ASCA and CASEL-aligned objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Rules:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suggested and DIY Group Rules poster so students can help establish expectations for the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeelings Check:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feelings Check poster to help students identify and reflect on their emotions at the beginning of every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Assessments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre and post-group self-assessments make progress monitoring and data collection simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging games and activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everything you need is included for each session. Simply print, prep, and you're ready to meet with students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands-on activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interactive games, discussion prompts, and printable resources help students practice empathy and apply new skills in real-life situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefiting Students:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach session helps students recognize their own emotions while learning to understand the thoughts and feelings of others. Students practice perspective taking, active listening, and compassionate responses through engaging activities that encourage meaningful discussion and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy participating in this empathy small group, students will strengthen their social awareness, build healthier peer relationships, improve communication skills, and develop empathy they can use both in and out of the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving Time:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith easy-to-follow outlines, engaging activities, and all materials included, this empathy small group curriculum is extremely low-prep. Simply print each week's materials before your group begins and you're ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included pre- and post-group self-assessments make it easy to collect meaningful data and share student growth with teachers, administrators, and families. The clear instructions and reusable activities allow you to use this curriculum year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this Group Designed For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eEmpathy\u003c\/strong\u003e small group is designed for elementary students who need additional support with social awareness, emotional recognition, perspective taking, and relationship skills. It is ideal for Tier 2 intervention groups and can be adapted for a variety of grade levels and student needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IMPACT Membership","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49937693901057,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/7195\/6993\/files\/1_f74e6bf7-cfcf-43f5-b823-2419ae74dec9.png?v=1785472627","url":"https:\/\/impact.brightfutures-counseling.com\/products\/empathy-small-group-elementary","provider":"IMPACT Membership","version":"1.0","type":"link"}