Building Empathy in Children through Community Connections: A Guide for Early Years Educators

Building Empathy is a program that helps children cultivate empathy in early childhood by building community connections. It builds on a solid body of research in empathy, resilience, and relational skills, and focuses on children as empathetic agents for local and global community change. It presents practical strategies, tools, and implications for adults working with children and parents.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The importance of empathetic behavior in understanding what it means to be human is emphasized in this book. It provides a path to cultivating empathy in early childhood by fostering community connections. By drawing on a substantial body of research in empathy, resilience, and relational skills development for the 21st century, the book builds upon this foundation. It specifically focuses on children as empathetic agents for local and global community change, exploring the why, how, and what of their role.

The book addresses the critical role of adults in empowering children to engage in focused lived experiences that seek to advance empathetic community connections. It offers practical strategies, tools, and implications for adults working with children and parents, aiming to enhance their ability to cultivate empathy and create positive social change.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for educators, parents, and professionals who are committed to promoting empathy and building more inclusive and compassionate communities. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the importance of empathetic behavior and offers practical strategies for cultivating it in children and adults.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032081434