Perspective Taking SEL Activity | Empathy Discussion Game Middle School A Mile in Their Boots is a printable storytelling game that helps kids ages 10 and up practice empathy, perspective-taking, and emotional literacy (without worksheets, lectures, or screens).Players draw a role card (The Protector, The Doubter, The Peacemaker, and nine others), step into a morally complex fantasy scenario, and inhabit that perspective for about ten minutes. Then they step back out and talk as themselves. The whole thing takes 20–40 minutes and requires no experience from the facilitator.The fantasy setting is intentional. Distance is a feature — it lets kids engage with hard emotional content without the social risk of talking about themselves directly. And then, quietly, they do anyway.What's included: — 30 Scene Cards across 6 thematic clusters — 12 Perspective Role Cards — 1 Facilitator Guide with a five-phase scene structure — 26-page printable PDF, print-and-play readyWorks well for middle school advisory periods, school counselor small groups, families with kids ages 10–14, and youth groups.Designed by Mark Ezra Stokes · markezrastokes.com

What if the villain was just someone whose pain nobody looked at?

A Mile in Their Boots asks kids to inhabit perspectives they'd normally dismiss & then discuss.

20–40 minutes. Printable PDF. No experience required.

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Somers board reaffirms response to swastika incidents, plans April community forum Board members and administrators reiterated that recent swastika and racially offensive incidents are being investigated and that the district will host a community Tusker Cafe in April, presented by the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center, to broaden community education and dialogue.

The Somers school district is taking a firm stand against hate, launching investigations into recent swastika incidents and prioritizing community education through an upcoming forum.

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Shop the collection at EmpathyLab's bookshop.org (link in bio) and 10% will go to EmpathyLab and 10% to Booktrust during the whole of February for #ReaditForward (and tag in Bookshop.org)

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⭐️ The 2026 Read for Empathy Collection is nearly here - launching on 5 February, watch this space! ⭐️

In the meantime you can still explore the 2025 collection and grab your next empathy-building book

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Empathy is much needed in the world, see what happens when empathy is taught through stories.

Thank you to Pembroke Dock Community Primary and Stephen Engelhard, Angel productions #EmpathyEducation #GoAllIn

Let’s empower kids to speak up and respect each other’s space just like Rissy does!

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What a day! We felt privileged to be part of this important event, see many friends, make new connections and hear such inspirational speakers yesterday at the Raising Generation Empathy Conference. #EmpathyEducation @empathylabuk.bsky.social

Empathy education is a shared responsibility. We are delighted to have practical insights from Kirsty Woods at Kibworth books, Ed Jewell, Libraries Connected, primary teacher Jon Biddle and secondary school libarian Graham Fairweather.
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At the @empathylabuk.bsky.social conference today, with a great lineup of speakers.

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✨️ A pause in the middle of an exceptional day of thought, inspiration and the power to make meaningful change.

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EmpathyLab Managing Director, imogen Bond, introduces a panel of cross sector experts, each sharing insights into how a greater empathy focus could support with the multiple challenges our young people face.

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📢 Launch of Activating Social Empathy (ASE) — a new Transition Year (TY) programme. ASE is a practical classroom resource designed to help teachers promote empathy skills and understanding among TY students.

Free for all Irish schools 👉 lnkd.in/eeBpY4vd
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🦉 On #WorldAnimalDay, Odisee & UGent researchers share BeestenBril: a method that helps children reflect on empathy, animals & welfare through philosophical dialogue.
Free materials for educators:
🔗 www.beestenbril.be
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Ever watch a group of teens freeze up at a moral dilemma in-game?

That's the sweet spot—where empathy, strategy, and consequence all collide.

That’s SEL through storytelling.

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Principal advocates empathy curriculum to combat hate speech in elementary education The principal emphasizes an empathy-focused curriculum to foster diversity understanding in students.

A principal's bold push for an empathy-driven curriculum aims to transform how young minds perceive diversity and combat hate speech in our schools.

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Mister Rogers explores respect and neighborly kindness in today's show Mister Rogers addresses importance of respect amidst neighborhood conflict and personal struggles.

A heartfelt discussion in Missoula reveals the urgent need for respect and kindness among students at Hellgate High School, as one brave student shares her painful experience of being pushed down the stairs.

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Community confronts rising hate and its impacts on trauma Residents address the pervasive trauma caused by escalating hate in the community.

In a powerful meeting, officials and community members confronted the alarming rise of antisemitism and its profound impact on older Americans, emphasizing the urgent need for unity and action against hate.

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Compassion Charter promotes empathy and unity in Geneva and St. Augustine Compassion Charter emphasizes empathy to combat hate and promote global unity.

Compassion took center stage in St. Augustine as a passionate advocate urged the community to embrace empathy and understanding, reminding us that kindness can bridge even the deepest divides.

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I met Solo yesterday
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Children learn friendship lessons from Lovable Lyle the crocodile during Florida reading session Students explore themes of acceptance and friendship through Lovable Lyle's story.

Mayor Avila's heartwarming storytime at Friendship Elementary brought "Lovable Lyle" to life, sparking conversations about acceptance and friendship among eager young readers.

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Students launch 'Windows and Mirrors' program to promote empathy and self-awareness in classrooms Students promote empathy and self-awareness through "windows and mirrors" program in local schools.

A powerful student-led initiative called "Windows and Mirrors" is transforming classrooms by promoting empathy and self-awareness, impacting over 1,000 students across the Camas School District.

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