#Peekachat Archive

Social-Emotional Skills education for elementary students

Tuesday March 13, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #PeekaChat - Please share your name, where you're from and what you do.
  • MrsSandzy Mar 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Hi! Jen from New Zealand. I'm an first year education student.#peekachat
  • amishahdotca - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hi #PeekaChat friends! Ami here, Co-founder at @peekapak, an org that helps teach #SEL. I'm passionate about #EdTech , #SEL & #CharacterEd
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Here are the questions for tonight's #PeekaChat discussing empathy
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    #PeekaChat is in a Q/A format with Q1, Q2, etc. Mark responses w/ A1, A2, A3,...etc.
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Tonight's #PeekaChat is about empathy.
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Remember to include the hashtag #PeekaChat so everyone can follow along.
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Q1: Why do you think teaching empathy is important in today's world? What are some real-life examples that require students to be empathetic? #PeekaChat
  • amishahdotca - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Welcome Jen to #peekachat
    In reply to @MrsSandzy
  • byron_gilliland Mar 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Byron Gilliland 1st grade teacher in SE Minnesota-integrating STEM concepts throughout my curriculum! #peekachat
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A1: Teaching empathy helps Ss gain a global perspective and a better understanding of world events. They will value diversity and understand what shapes culture. #PeekaChat
  • amishahdotca - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Welcome Byron #peekachat
    In reply to @byron_gilliland
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: Research shows a strong positive correlation between Ss understanding empathy and their academic performance. #PeekaChat #SEL
  • byron_gilliland Mar 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1- Bullyingis a constant issue which sometimes results in some horrible tragedies- showing empathy towards others can make a positive impact on these situations #peekachat
  • MrsSandzy Mar 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1Empathy is essential for students to build healthy relationships.#peekachat
  • Dale_Chu Mar 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @Peekapak hosting a chat on empathy in elementary classrooms. Follow along at #PeekaChat! @amishahdotca
  • crikeypotter Mar 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Hello, Nick, sped teacher from California, happy to join tonight on the bus on a field trip #peekachat
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Glad to see you out Nick for #Peekachat
    In reply to @crikeypotter
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Hi Paul Solarz, 5th grade teacher from Arlington Heights, Illinois here! #Peekachat
  • amishahdotca - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Great to have you out Paul 😊 #peekachat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q2: What books, websites, tools have you found that help you teach the concept of empathy to your students? #PeekaChat
  • crikeypotter Mar 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: Perspective is very difficult for anyone to gain, especially at such a young age, however teaching students to be empathetic can help give them a tool that is useful in all job markets, helping Ss gain insight into customers of global populations! #peekachat
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: Using role-play, our "Walking in Someone Else's Shoes" activity encourages Ss to put themselves in others' shoes - literally and figuratively! #PeekaChat #SEL
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 - We start our year by reading #Wonder by RJ Palacio in order to learn how to feel empathy for Auggie, the main character. It helps us build our classroom community & gets us thinking about others' feelings. We learn to embrace rather than accept differences! #Peekachat
  • Kareemfarah23 Mar 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: The spike in social media use has cause an increased in bullying. Kids no longer have to look someone in the eye when they want to bully. In this day an age, an understanding empathy is critical to ensuring that bullying does not continue to spike #Peekachat
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: Some great books on empathy: The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña, The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes #PeekaChat
  • crikeypotter Mar 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: @GlobalGoalsUN @TeachSDGs @TheWorldsLesson are great sites with full lessons and global collaborations or Ss #Peekachat
  • amishahdotca - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Many of our teachers love using read alouds as a great way to introduce the topic, explore different perspective and spark a discussion about how this can relate their own lives #PeekaChat
    In reply to @Peekapak
  • byron_gilliland Mar 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2. A conceptthat helps my Ss (besides @Peekapak ) is animals for some reason... it seems like they can read animals and show empathy for them... (may be the age level) then I easily build the bridge to classmates and others #peekachat
  • MrsSandzy Mar 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    The BBC recently had a piece on Babies being used in classrooms to teach empathy. So interesting. #peekachat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2 - My 5th graders use @Peekapak, along with other activities to mentor our #KinderPals & teach SEL concepts like #Empathy, Teamwork, and Respect. Both sets of students get a TON out of each experience! #Peekachat
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    👍🏽😊🎉 #Peekachat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz
  • amishahdotca - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Love this! #PeekaChat
    In reply to @crikeypotter, @GlobalGoalsUN, @TeachSDGs, @TheWorldsLesson
  • dubioseducator Mar 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Just saw you tweet, Paul and took a look. #PeekaChat Loved #Wonder So important for our Sts to know in that differences lies a heart, soul a person who needs what you do
    • PaulSolarz - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      A1 - We start our year by reading #Wonder by RJ Palacio in order to learn how to feel empathy for Auggie, the main character. It helps us build our classroom community & gets us thinking about others' feelings. We learn to embrace rather than accept differences! #Peekachat
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Q3: What are things your students should be saying or doing that let you know they understand empathy? #PeekaChat
  • MrsSandzy Mar 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Here's the link to using babies to teach #peekachat https://t.co/0Vd8H7tTjM
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3: Active listening and offering social support to each other are strong indicators that Ss are grasping why empathy is important and how to translate it into real life. #PeekaChat #SEL
  • SrtaScislowicz Mar 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: I’ve shown this YouTube video on empathy vs. sympathy to my students which elicited great conversation #PeekaChat https://t.co/mXDre3e7h4
  • amishahdotca - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3: @Peekapak we outline key vocabulary for teachers to teach and look for in their students #Peekachat
    In reply to @Peekapak, @Peekapak
  • crikeypotter Mar 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: @JasonReynolds83 book Ghost and aka Track series is an amazing book from the point of view of a student that I find amazing for students to empathize with students of all walks of life. #Peekachat
  • dubioseducator Mar 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Books, read alouds are my go to for almost everything I’d like sts to understand. Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson hit home with many classes I subbed in. Faige from Los Angeles. I sub now #Peekachat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3 - Not exactly empathy, but... Whenever we have conflict in our classroom, students can choose to do Rock-Paper-Scissors, Think Win-Win, or Choose Kind, and my kiddos often "Choose Kind" by saying "It's OK, you can have it." or "No big deal. Let's do it your way!" #Peekachat
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Q4: In what ways can your students demonstrate empathy for those in their community or across the world? #PeekaChat
  • MrsSandzy Mar 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3. Being able to respond to someone in a gentle, nonjudgemental way.#peekachat
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4: These Ss are an awesome example of why showing empathy in your community is so important! #PeekaChat https://t.co/U2JzBRShzV
  • MsSharmaPDSB Mar 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: Using kind words and helping peers in various situations are some ways students can demonstrate empathy. #PeekaChat
  • crikeypotter Mar 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: I love it when my students support each other no matter their differences because they understand that they have differences and it is ok; they bond together stronger when they overcome their differences to work together. Then collaboration can be powerful. #Peekachat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4 - Having kids write cards to the students returning to school after a shooting or servicemen & women abroad. Volunteering to play games with seniors at a local nursing home. Learning about challenges others face on a daily basis, like lack of water or power. #Peekachat
  • MrsSandzy Mar 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4 Treating others the way they want (and need) to be treated. #peekachat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4 - For ten years, I invited a student and his/her family each Monday to volunteer with me at a local soup kitchen. I would be in the kitchen cooking while they would set up, serve, and take down. Really taught students empathy & a new perspective on struggle. #Peekachat
  • crikeypotter Mar 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4: I think global collaboration on a common project or goal can help foster empathy. I do virtual field trips and mystery @SkypeClassroom to help my students see how similar they are to youth around the world. When you feel similar you can empathize easier. #Peekachat
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Thank you for joining #PeekaChat tonight. Remember to follow the awesome #Peekapal friends that you connected with tonight!
  • MrsSandzy Mar 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    You have some amazing ideas! You're class will be full of world changers! Good job! Keep it up! #peekachat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz
  • amishahdotca - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Wow, this is amazing @PaulSolarz, thanks for sharing #PeekaChat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz, @PaulSolarz
  • dubioseducator Mar 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4 Schools that have drives: food, books, letters to vets, clothes, sundries for shelter, and more. We include them in sdisvussion, collection wand where possible distribution #Peekachat
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Be on the lookout for the archive of tonight's chat. Thanks again for joining #PeekaChat You all made it terrific!
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining #PeekaChat to learn more about empathy. For free books & lessons on empathy, check out @Peekapak
  • Peekapak - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT
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