Social Awareness

The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures and contexts.

Includes the capacity to feel compassion for others, understand broader historical and social norms for behavior in different settings, and recognize family, school and community resources and supports

Includes skills:

• Perspective taking

• Recognizing strengths in others

• Empathy and compassion

• Understanding and expressing gratitude 

• Concern for others

• Identifying diverse social norms, including unjust ones

• Recognizing situational demands and opportunities

• Understanding the influences of organizations and systems on behavior

 

Elementary Resources

• 5 Activities for Holding Each Other Up

• Celebrating Differences

• Celebrating Diversity

• Perspective Taking

• Community Building

• Disability Awareness Class Activity Lesson Plans

• 8 Ways to Teach Empathy in the Classroom

 

Middle School Resources

• Identity Circles

• Community Building

• Developing Empathy

• Be Grateful

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High School Resources

• Conflict Resolution

• Understanding Respect and Diversity

• Mix it Up Activity

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Other Resources

• Culturally Responsive Teaching