Roots of Empathy

Roots of Empathy is a specially designed programme, where through guided observation pupils discuss and label the baby’s feelings and intentions, learning the affective aspect of empathy (emotion) and the cognitive aspect of empathy (perspective-taking). In Roots of Empathy, emotional literacy develops as pupils begin to identify and label the baby’s feelings, reflect on and understand their own feelings, then bridge to understand the feelings of others. It helps pupils to understand how their behaviour or words can hurt others. This enables children to build connections and healthy relationships which leads to an understanding of their feelings and the ability to listen to the feelings of others. #lovemakesbrains #Baby