Learn Compassion

A Character education activity to learn and teach compassion

The main aim of this activity is to explore ways that children can express compassion. Sharing this activity with older children may help them to gain an understanding that giving gifts does not always mean buying something; making something or sharing time can be even more valuable.

Compassion is often displayed in random acts of kindness: a child consoling another child when they miss their parent or a child sharing their favorite snack with their friend. These are affectionate moments that epitomize a childs desire and ability to help others. This development of empathy begins in infancy.

Invite participants to create a caring coupon, a gift for someone they care for. Encourage everyone to think about ways they show they care for others; this can include helping with homework or making dinner. Once they have decided what caring action they would like to share, they can start to make their personalized coupon to share with someone they care about.

This activity is for the most part suitable for adults or teenage children.

You can use the following couple of questions to prompt the discussion about compassion.

1. How do people express compassion?

2. When adults respond to children with punishment and rejection, what message do they send?

Adults need to create a culture of caring. When adults respond to childrens needs (e.g. promptly changing a wet diaper), they are demonstrating that they care for and are concerned for the childs well-being. Children learn how to care for others when adults respond in a supportive and caring manner when children are in distress, sad or hurt. Young children demonstrate compassion when they observe another persons feelings and respond with care and concern. Children begin to understand how and when to apologize as they learn to recognize emotions in themselves and others. Children can empathize with other children even when they have caused the distress. Young children feel validated when adults are attentive to their feelings. Children learn to put words to feelings when adults describe childrens behavior and emotions. Children may express their feelings in a language other than English or in a way that reflects their own cultural practice. It is important that adults nurture their ability to be empathetic and show compassion toward others. Talking children through a conflict can help them to build empathy.

By: Francis Davidby: Francis David

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