In this creative social-emotional learning lesson, 3rd and 4th graders become 'Empathy Engineers' who use a design-thinking approach to understand others' perspectives. Students will analyze social scenarios, practice active listening, and collaborate on 'blueprints' for compassionate solutions to real-world community challenges.

Introduces visual tools and strategies for students to recognize their internal states and apply calming techniques.

Explores the components of active listening, including body language, eye contact, and thoughtful responses to build stronger social connections.

Focuses on identifying transition triggers and developing personal coping strategies to move between activities without stress.

A comprehensive lesson for upper elementary students designed to foster empathy, celebrate diversity, and understand the importance of respecting differences through the metaphor of a mosaic. Students will explore how individual identities contribute to a stronger community and practice responding to exclusion with kindness and standing up for others.