Tag Archives: empathy

Aug. 23, 2019

12 Books That Teach Empathy for Ages 6-8

Great books do more than build comprehension skills, develop rich vocabularies, and lay the foundation of cultural literacy. Yes, they do all of that in the academic realm. But they do so much more in the aesthetic arena, too. When … Continue reading →

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Jul. 17, 2019

12 Books That Teach Empathy for Ages 3-5

By Sonlight

Taking on the perspective of another person is at the heart of empathy. While you can lecture your kids about being kind, an easier and more effective way to teach empathy is to read books to them. This list of … Continue reading →

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May. 4, 2018

4 Reasons to Read Books That Might Make Your Kids (and You) Cry

By MJ Sherwood

If you are a family that spends a lot of time reading aloud, you have probably found at least a few books that caused tears. Book after book we read each afternoon, my kids have learned the sob routine. Nearing … Continue reading →

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Jun. 28, 2017

See From Your Child's Perspective to Flip Frustrations

By Sonlight

One of my goals as a homeschool mom was to raise adults who were not narcissists. I wanted my children to see life from another person’s perspective, to be able to walk a mile in another’s shoes. That’s a big … Continue reading →

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Jan. 6, 2017

How Reading Fiction Helps Kids Develop Empathy

By Sarita

You know that reading helps your children develop vocabulary, become great writers, and receive information in a way they actually remember. But did you also know that reading, particularly reading fiction, helps your children become more empathetic, able to understand … Continue reading →

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