Strategies that Build Connection and Empathy with Children Using The Power of Perspective-Taking
February 6, 2025 | 2 PM Eastern Time
FREE
In our early childhood programs and communities, often we focus on the skills of kindness and empathy as a way for children to connect with others in a caring, positive way. Yet a skill often overlooked is perspective-taking. “Perspective taking skills” refer to the ability to understand and consider a situation from another person’s point of view, encompassing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences and putting aside our own. It goes beyond empathy, as it not only understanding someone’s emotions, yet also understanding their reasoning and viewpoint. This session will focus on how we can support children’s growth in these skills, sharing specific examples that can be shared in early childhood programs and with families.