An exercise for younger children to encourage empathy and compassion
The children write a short letter to their classmate who was taken to a hospital. This is a real situation, the activity is not a game.
How this resource relates to Shaping Characters objectives
- Attitudes and attributes
- Education techniques
Actual outcomes
Educational objective: Learning to empathise, making someone happy
Qualities in focus: Empathy and help
Target group, age of the students: 8–9 years of age
Suitable for: Czech, Art, Practical Activities
Resources required
A piece of paper, pen, crayons
Time needed
1 unit (45 minutes)
What could have been done differently or is planned for future repeats?
The students liked the activity, they even added pictures to the message.