The Empathy Framework promotes three dimensions of students’ empathy development: emotions, thoughts, and actions. Through Framework-aligned activities and virtual exchanges, students practice empathy toward themselves, others, and communities that are different from their own.

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Featured Activities: Back-to-School

As many students are returning to school, try out these activities focused on identity, friendship, and community-building!

Empathy Truth-or-Dare!

Spark empathy and excitement with a game of truth or dare! Students will answer questions and complete challenges to foster meaningful connections and a more compassionate classroom community.

Grades K-12 / 15-30
min Activity

Empathy Truth-or-Dare!

Spark empathy and excitement with a game of truth or dare! Students will answer questions and complete challenges to foster meaningful connections and a more compassionate classroom community.

Grades K-12 / 15-30
min Activity

My Identity Iceberg

Lead a fun classroom activity that invites students to share about the visible and invisible aspects of their identity.

Grades 6-8 / 20
min Activity

My Identity Iceberg

Lead a fun classroom activity that invites students to share about the visible and invisible aspects of their identity.

Grades 6-8 / 20
min Activity

The Story of My Name: Microsoft Flip Activity

Bring students together to explore names, their meanings, and the unique stories that they carry.

Grades K-5 / 15
min Activity

The Story of My Name: Microsoft Flip Activity

Bring students together to explore names, their meanings, and the unique stories that they carry.

Grades K-5 / 15
min Activity

My Identity Wheel

Encourage students to complete an identity wheel to share about themselves.

Grades 9-12 / 15-20
min Activity

My Identity Wheel

Encourage students to complete an identity wheel to share about themselves.

Grades 9-12 / 15-20
min Activity

Daily Practices

Short activities to develop daily empathy habits.

A Great Wind Blows…

Play a fun, movement-based game to help students learn more about each other!

Ages 11-18 / 15
min Activity

A Great Wind Blows…

Play a fun, movement-based game to help students learn more about each other!

Ages 11-18 / 15
min Activity

Rock Paper Scissors, Cheer!

Play, cheer, and connect in a game that builds teamwork and kindness through every round!

Ages 11-18 / 15
min Activity

Rock Paper Scissors, Cheer!

Play, cheer, and connect in a game that builds teamwork and kindness through every round!

Ages 11-18 / 15
min Activity

Mindful Moments

Use these journaling prompts to help students reflect on their day and nurture their well-being.

Ages 8-14 / 20
min Activity

Mindful Moments

Use these journaling prompts to help students reflect on their day and nurture their well-being.

Ages 8-14 / 20
min Activity

Mindful Intentions

Use a journaling template to invite students to share about their feelings, set goals, and manage stress through self-care strategies.

Ages 8-10 / 30
min Activity

Mindful Intentions

Use a journaling template to invite students to share about their feelings, set goals, and manage stress through self-care strategies.

Ages 8-10 / 30
min Activity

Compassion Circle

Engage students in a daily conversation to share about their feelings and build a supportive community together.

Ages 8-14 / 15
min Activity

Compassion Circle

Engage students in a daily conversation to share about their feelings and build a supportive community together.

Ages 8-14 / 15
min Activity

Managing Big Feelings

Introduce students to three simple exercises to safely manage big emotions.

Ages 5-7 / 15
min Activity

Managing Big Feelings

Introduce students to three simple exercises to safely manage big emotions.

Ages 5-7 / 15
min Activity

"Cool Down" Strategies

Introduce students to three simple strategies to reduce anxiety and stress.

Ages 8-10 / 15
min Activity

"Cool Down" Strategies

Introduce students to three simple strategies to reduce anxiety and stress.

Ages 8-10 / 15
min Activity

Three Kind Wishes

Use this video to engage students in a guided mindfulness exercise to feel more connected to others.

Ages 5-10 / 10
min Activity

Three Kind Wishes

Use this video to engage students in a guided mindfulness exercise to feel more connected to others.

Ages 5-10 / 10
min Activity

The Thanks I Didn't Say

Take a moment to say “thank you” to someone who has helped you.

Ages 5-10 / 20
min Activity

The Thanks I Didn't Say

Take a moment to say “thank you” to someone who has helped you.

Ages 5-10 / 20
min Activity

Just Because I Am…

Students respond to a prompt that challenges others’ assumptions about their identity.

Ages 11-18 / 15
min Activity

Just Because I Am…

Students respond to a prompt that challenges others’ assumptions about their identity.

Ages 11-18 / 15
min Activity

Chat and Connect

Encourage meaningful discussions with prompts that help students explore different perspectives.

Ages 11-18 / 10
min Activity

Chat and Connect

Encourage meaningful discussions with prompts that help students explore different perspectives.

Ages 11-18 / 10
min Activity

Unhelpful Thoughts

Reflect on “unhelpful thoughts” and counteract them with a positive self-affirmation.

Ages 15-18 / 10
min Activity

Unhelpful Thoughts

Reflect on “unhelpful thoughts” and counteract them with a positive self-affirmation.

Ages 15-18 / 10
min Activity

Managing Emotions

Students discuss different types of emotions and coping strategies to deal with strong feelings.

Ages 11-14 / 10
min Activity

Managing Emotions

Students discuss different types of emotions and coping strategies to deal with strong feelings.

Ages 11-14 / 10
min Activity

Mindful Observation Exercise

Engage students in a mindfulness practice in which they use different senses to notice their surroundings.

Ages 8-10 / 10
min Activity

Mindful Observation Exercise

Engage students in a mindfulness practice in which they use different senses to notice their surroundings.

Ages 8-10 / 10
min Activity

Setting Weekly Intentions

Use a journaling template to help students establish goals and reflect on their progress.

Ages 11-18 / 15
min Activity

Setting Weekly Intentions

Use a journaling template to help students establish goals and reflect on their progress.

Ages 11-18 / 15
min Activity

Art for Perspective Taking

Students draw different perspectives from a past disagreement.

Ages 8-14 / 20
min Activity

Art for Perspective Taking

Students draw different perspectives from a past disagreement.

Ages 8-14 / 20
min Activity

Breathe, Move, and Rest

Watch video tutorials that guide students through gentle breathing, stretching, and reflection exercises.

Ages 11-18 / 10
min Activity

Breathe, Move, and Rest

Watch video tutorials that guide students through gentle breathing, stretching, and reflection exercises.

Ages 11-18 / 10
min Activity

Body Scan Meditation

Use this video to engage students in a mindfulness practice to notice different sensations in their body.

Ages 8-10 / 10
min Activity

Body Scan Meditation

Use this video to engage students in a mindfulness practice to notice different sensations in their body.

Ages 8-10 / 10
min Activity

Gratitude Journaling Prompts

Invite students to reflect on positive aspects of their lives and cultivate a sense of gratitude.

Ages 11-18 / 10
min Activity

Gratitude Journaling Prompts

Invite students to reflect on positive aspects of their lives and cultivate a sense of gratitude.

Ages 11-18 / 10
min Activity

How to Be Kind

What does it mean to be kind? Watch a video about practicing the three types of kindness!

Ages 5-10 / 5
min Activity

How to Be Kind

What does it mean to be kind? Watch a video about practicing the three types of kindness!

Ages 5-10 / 5
min Activity

Breathing with Animal Arms

Watch animated videos that guide students through calming breathing exercises.

Ages 5-7 / 10
min Activity

Breathing with Animal Arms

Watch animated videos that guide students through calming breathing exercises.

Ages 5-7 / 10
min Activity

Develop Personal Resources

Students identify and draw “personal resources” that help them feel calm, strong, or joyful.

Ages 5-10 / 10
min Activity

Develop Personal Resources

Students identify and draw “personal resources” that help them feel calm, strong, or joyful.

Ages 5-10 / 10
min Activity

Mindful Walk

Invite students to go on a “mindful walk” to increase awareness of their feelings and surroundings.

Ages 5-10 / 15
min Activity

Mindful Walk

Invite students to go on a “mindful walk” to increase awareness of their feelings and surroundings.

Ages 5-10 / 15
min Activity

Grounding Like a Tree

Use this video to engage students in a grounding exercise that cultivates feelings of peace and strength.

Ages 5-10 / 10
min Activity

Grounding Like a Tree

Use this video to engage students in a grounding exercise that cultivates feelings of peace and strength.

Ages 5-10 / 10
min Activity

My Self-Care Diary

Use a journaling template to invite students to practice self-care.

Ages 5-10 / 30
min Activity

My Self-Care Diary

Use a journaling template to invite students to practice self-care.

Ages 5-10 / 30
min Activity

How To Make New Friends

Watch a video to learn about the five steps for making new friends!

Ages 5-10 / 5
min Activity

How To Make New Friends

Watch a video to learn about the five steps for making new friends!

Ages 5-10 / 5
min Activity

Classroom Activities

In-class lessons to build an empathetic classroom community.

What Makes a Good Friend?

Use a Microsoft Flip activity to reflect on the qualities and actions that make someone a good friend.

Ages 5-7 / 15
min Activity

What Makes a Good Friend?

Use a Microsoft Flip activity to reflect on the qualities and actions that make someone a good friend.

Ages 5-7 / 15
min Activity

Learn About Climate Change

Examine satellite images to understand the impact of human activity on our world.

Ages 11-14 / 30
min Activity

Learn About Climate Change

Examine satellite images to understand the impact of human activity on our world.

Ages 11-14 / 30
min Activity

What is Climate Change?

Learn about the greenhouse effect and its impact on the planet.

Ages 5-10 / 30
min Activity

What is Climate Change?

Learn about the greenhouse effect and its impact on the planet.

Ages 5-10 / 30
min Activity

A Friend For Keyla

Challenge students to work together to solve puzzles in this digital breakout room!

Ages 8-10 / 45
min Activity

A Friend For Keyla

Challenge students to work together to solve puzzles in this digital breakout room!

Ages 8-10 / 45
min Activity

Perspective Barometer

Use this movement-based activity to explore different perspectives on social issues.

Ages 15-18 / 30
min Activity

Perspective Barometer

Use this movement-based activity to explore different perspectives on social issues.

Ages 15-18 / 30
min Activity

Partner Drawing Challenge

Lead a fun activity in which students have to work collaboratively with a partner to recreate a drawing!

Ages 11-18 / 30
min Activity

Partner Drawing Challenge

Lead a fun activity in which students have to work collaboratively with a partner to recreate a drawing!

Ages 11-18 / 30
min Activity

“Chalk Talk” Exercise

Lead an exchange of perspectives as students respond to prompts around empathy and social issues.

Ages 15-18 / 30
min Activity

“Chalk Talk” Exercise

Lead an exchange of perspectives as students respond to prompts around empathy and social issues.

Ages 15-18 / 30
min Activity

What Do Feelings Sound Like?

Lead a poetry writing activity to use "sound effect" words to describe different emotions!

Ages 8-10 / 20
min Activity

What Do Feelings Sound Like?

Lead a poetry writing activity to use "sound effect" words to describe different emotions!

Ages 8-10 / 20
min Activity

"Where I'm From" Poetry

Invite students to write poems featuring the people, places, and things that have shaped them.

Ages 11-18 / 45
min Activity

"Where I'm From" Poetry

Invite students to write poems featuring the people, places, and things that have shaped them.

Ages 11-18 / 45
min Activity

Overcome the Overwhelm

Students will create strategies for recognizing and overcoming feelings of “overwhelm”.

Ages 5-7 / 20
min Activity

Overcome the Overwhelm

Students will create strategies for recognizing and overcoming feelings of “overwhelm”.

Ages 5-7 / 20
min Activity

Kindness Pledge

Establish a classroom promise to build a more compassionate school community together.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Kindness Pledge

Establish a classroom promise to build a more compassionate school community together.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

My Calming Toolbox

Empower students with strategies to manage anxiety, frustration, and other emotions.

Ages 8-10 / 60+
min Activity

My Calming Toolbox

Empower students with strategies to manage anxiety, frustration, and other emotions.

Ages 8-10 / 60+
min Activity

Inside-Out Portraits

Invite students to explore and express their emotions through artwork.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Inside-Out Portraits

Invite students to explore and express their emotions through artwork.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Name That Feeling!

Invite students to exchange stories about recent memories and interpret each other’s feelings.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Name That Feeling!

Invite students to exchange stories about recent memories and interpret each other’s feelings.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Emotion Charades

How would you feel about swimming with a shark? Play a fun game to act out your feelings about different scenarios!

Ages 8-10 / 30
min Activity

Emotion Charades

How would you feel about swimming with a shark? Play a fun game to act out your feelings about different scenarios!

Ages 8-10 / 30
min Activity

Emotion Telephone

Play a fun game to “pass on” different emotions through acting!

Ages 8-10 / 30
min Activity

Emotion Telephone

Play a fun game to “pass on” different emotions through acting!

Ages 8-10 / 30
min Activity

The Four Problem-Solvers

Are you a leader, dreamer, thinker, or guardian? Explore the four different problem-solving styles!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

The Four Problem-Solvers

Are you a leader, dreamer, thinker, or guardian? Explore the four different problem-solving styles!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

How Would You Feel?

Engage students in a creative writing exercise about a character facing a challenging situation.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

How Would You Feel?

Engage students in a creative writing exercise about a character facing a challenging situation.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

How Do You See Me?

Engage students in a reflection about their identity and how they are perceived by others.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

How Do You See Me?

Engage students in a reflection about their identity and how they are perceived by others.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Neal's Story

Read a short story together, then discuss how the main character would respond to different situations.

Ages 8-10 / 30
min Activity

Neal's Story

Read a short story together, then discuss how the main character would respond to different situations.

Ages 8-10 / 30
min Activity

Break It Down

Read a set of stories and illustrate each character’s perspective on the situation.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Break It Down

Read a set of stories and illustrate each character’s perspective on the situation.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Perspective Walkabout

Explore different perspectives on important topics through a fun movement-based activity!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Perspective Walkabout

Explore different perspectives on important topics through a fun movement-based activity!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Inclusivity Report Card

Evaluate your school for inclusivity and foster a more welcoming and respectful community.

Ages 8-14 / 60+
min Activity

Inclusivity Report Card

Evaluate your school for inclusivity and foster a more welcoming and respectful community.

Ages 8-14 / 60+
min Activity

Who Did It?

Challenge your students to solve a mystery about a missing book!

Ages 8-10 / 30
min Activity

Who Did It?

Challenge your students to solve a mystery about a missing book!

Ages 8-10 / 30
min Activity

Dear Friend…

Invite students to write letters about challenges they are facing and respond to each other with kindness and understanding.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Dear Friend…

Invite students to write letters about challenges they are facing and respond to each other with kindness and understanding.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Hidden Helpers

Engage students in a week-long challenge to perform secret acts of kindness for someone!

Ages 8-14 / 60+
min Activity

Hidden Helpers

Engage students in a week-long challenge to perform secret acts of kindness for someone!

Ages 8-14 / 60+
min Activity

How to Solve Conflicts

Watch a video about resolving disagreements, then discuss strategies for handling conflicts in a constructive way!

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

How to Solve Conflicts

Watch a video about resolving disagreements, then discuss strategies for handling conflicts in a constructive way!

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

My Carbon Footprint

Guide students to measure their carbon footprint, and practice empathy and solidarity to work towards a more sustainable world.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

My Carbon Footprint

Guide students to measure their carbon footprint, and practice empathy and solidarity to work towards a more sustainable world.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Responding to Microaggressions

Empower students to be an upstander when they witness a microaggression.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Responding to Microaggressions

Empower students to be an upstander when they witness a microaggression.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Achieving the Global Goals

Invite students to join a community of “goalkeepers” working towards achieving the SDGs!

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Achieving the Global Goals

Invite students to join a community of “goalkeepers” working towards achieving the SDGs!

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Let’s “Chalk” About It!

Create a chalk drawing or illustration to celebrate the environment!

Ages 5-14 / 30
min Activity

Let’s “Chalk” About It!

Create a chalk drawing or illustration to celebrate the environment!

Ages 5-14 / 30
min Activity

Climate Action Calendar

Challenge your community members to take climate action by designing a 22-day calendar!

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Climate Action Calendar

Challenge your community members to take climate action by designing a 22-day calendar!

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Gratitude Nature Walk

Inspire wonder and gratitude during a community nature walk.

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Gratitude Nature Walk

Inspire wonder and gratitude during a community nature walk.

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Reset Now!

Introduce ten simple strategies to help students build self-regulation skills.

Ages 11-18 / 30
min Activity

Reset Now!

Introduce ten simple strategies to help students build self-regulation skills.

Ages 11-18 / 30
min Activity

Through My Eyes

Invite students to create and “try on” different glasses representing their peers’ unique perspectives.

Ages 11-14 / 30
min Activity

Through My Eyes

Invite students to create and “try on” different glasses representing their peers’ unique perspectives.

Ages 11-14 / 30
min Activity

My Mantra

Guide students to create an empowering mantra that focuses on positive emotions.

Ages 8-10 / 10
min Activity

My Mantra

Guide students to create an empowering mantra that focuses on positive emotions.

Ages 8-10 / 10
min Activity

What’s in A Flag?

Collaborate on a classroom flag that fosters a sense of pride and belonging.

Ages 8-10 / 45
min Activity

What’s in A Flag?

Collaborate on a classroom flag that fosters a sense of pride and belonging.

Ages 8-10 / 45
min Activity

Get to Know You (Flip)

Use a Microsoft Flip activity to help students to get to know their peers, inside or outside of the classroom!

Ages 5-10 / 15
min Activity

Get to Know You (Flip)

Use a Microsoft Flip activity to help students to get to know their peers, inside or outside of the classroom!

Ages 5-10 / 15
min Activity

Meet My New Friend!

Guide students through interviewing their classmates and learning about each other.

Ages 8-10 / 20
min Activity

Meet My New Friend!

Guide students through interviewing their classmates and learning about each other.

Ages 8-10 / 20
min Activity

My Identity Iceberg

Invite students to share about the visible and invisible aspects of their identity.

Ages 11-14 / 20
min Activity

My Identity Iceberg

Invite students to share about the visible and invisible aspects of their identity.

Ages 11-14 / 20
min Activity

Our Empathy Promise

Create a classroom pledge to showcase students’ commitment to fostering a positive community.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Our Empathy Promise

Create a classroom pledge to showcase students’ commitment to fostering a positive community.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

“Our Favorites” Chart

Students will use a chart to share some of their favorite things with a partner classmate!

Ages 5-7 / 15
min Activity

“Our Favorites” Chart

Students will use a chart to share some of their favorite things with a partner classmate!

Ages 5-7 / 15
min Activity

Student Name Tags

Invite students to create a name tag to share about their hobbies, interests, and dreams.

Ages 5-7 / 30
min Activity

Student Name Tags

Invite students to create a name tag to share about their hobbies, interests, and dreams.

Ages 5-7 / 30
min Activity

Empathy Truth-or-Dare!

Spark empathy and excitement with a game of truth or dare!

Ages 5-18 / 30
min Activity

Empathy Truth-or-Dare!

Spark empathy and excitement with a game of truth or dare!

Ages 5-18 / 30
min Activity

What is a Good Deed?

Explore the meaning of a “good deed” that is driven by empathy, and sign a pledge to be kind!

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

What is a Good Deed?

Explore the meaning of a “good deed” that is driven by empathy, and sign a pledge to be kind!

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

My Self-Portrait

Invite students to create and share artwork that expresses their unique identity.

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

My Self-Portrait

Invite students to create and share artwork that expresses their unique identity.

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Our Class Recipe Book

Use Book Creator to make a cookbook showcasing students’ favorite foods and special memories.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Our Class Recipe Book

Use Book Creator to make a cookbook showcasing students’ favorite foods and special memories.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

River of Life: Art Project

Invite students to create and share artwork that showcases their personal journey.

Ages 15-18 / 30
min Activity

River of Life: Art Project

Invite students to create and share artwork that showcases their personal journey.

Ages 15-18 / 30
min Activity

My Identity Wheel

Encourage students to complete an identity wheel to share about themselves.

Ages 15-18 / 15
min Activity

My Identity Wheel

Encourage students to complete an identity wheel to share about themselves.

Ages 15-18 / 15
min Activity

Far Away Friends

Use Book Creator to work with a partner class on a book showcasing both communities!

Ages 8-10 / 60
min Activity

Far Away Friends

Use Book Creator to work with a partner class on a book showcasing both communities!

Ages 8-10 / 60
min Activity

All About Me!

Use Book Creator to invite students to reflect on their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

All About Me!

Use Book Creator to invite students to reflect on their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Exploring Our Identity

Lead a Kahoot! game about identity and the importance of getting to know people as individuals.

Ages 8-10 / 20
min Activity

Exploring Our Identity

Lead a Kahoot! game about identity and the importance of getting to know people as individuals.

Ages 8-10 / 20
min Activity

The Story of My Name (Flip)

Use a Microsoft Flip activity to explore students' names and their unique stories.

Ages 5-10 / 15
min Activity

The Story of My Name (Flip)

Use a Microsoft Flip activity to explore students' names and their unique stories.

Ages 5-10 / 15
min Activity

Ready, Set, Go!

Students play “Fire Brigade”, a relay game that promotes cooperation and teamwork!

Ages 5-14 / 30
min Activity

Ready, Set, Go!

Students play “Fire Brigade”, a relay game that promotes cooperation and teamwork!

Ages 5-14 / 30
min Activity

Guardians of the Earth

Invite students to create an art project that inspires environmental action for a local landmark.

Ages 11-18 / 60
min Activity

Guardians of the Earth

Invite students to create an art project that inspires environmental action for a local landmark.

Ages 11-18 / 60
min Activity

My Local Hero

Students identify and express gratitude towards a local hero in their community.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

My Local Hero

Students identify and express gratitude towards a local hero in their community.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Alternate Storytelling

Use Book Creator to engage students in a collaborative comic book project with a partner class!

Ages 8-10 / 60
min Activity

Alternate Storytelling

Use Book Creator to engage students in a collaborative comic book project with a partner class!

Ages 8-10 / 60
min Activity

The Story of My Name

Engage students in a conversation about what names can reveal about our values, culture, and community.

Age 8-14 / 45
min Activity

The Story of My Name

Engage students in a conversation about what names can reveal about our values, culture, and community.

Age 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Earth Day with Wakelet!

Create art that celebrates our planet, and explore artwork from students around the world!

Ages 5-14 / 30
min Activity

Earth Day with Wakelet!

Create art that celebrates our planet, and explore artwork from students around the world!

Ages 5-14 / 30
min Activity

Empathy Hearts

Engage students in a discussion about empathy, and ways to show care and concern for others.

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Empathy Hearts

Engage students in a discussion about empathy, and ways to show care and concern for others.

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

What Are the SDGs?

Learn about the Global Goals as a collaborative effort in addressing the biggest challenges in the world.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

What Are the SDGs?

Learn about the Global Goals as a collaborative effort in addressing the biggest challenges in the world.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Zone Check-In

Introduce simple strategies that support students' wellbeing and resiliency.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Zone Check-In

Introduce simple strategies that support students' wellbeing and resiliency.

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Everyday Kindness

Watch short videos about people who help others in their community through everyday acts of kindness.

Ages 5-14 / 30
min Activity

Everyday Kindness

Watch short videos about people who help others in their community through everyday acts of kindness.

Ages 5-14 / 30
min Activity

Mission: Spread Kindness!

Invite students to participate in a kindness challenge and spread compassion across your school!

Ages 5-14 / 60
min Activity

Mission: Spread Kindness!

Invite students to participate in a kindness challenge and spread compassion across your school!

Ages 5-14 / 60
min Activity

My Identity: Poetry Writing

Read poems by authors from different backgrounds, then invite students to write their own poetry!

Ages 11-18 / 45
min Activity

My Identity: Poetry Writing

Read poems by authors from different backgrounds, then invite students to write their own poetry!

Ages 11-18 / 45
min Activity

Story Soundscapes

Use Novel Effect to engage students in an interactive read-aloud!

Ages 5-10 / 30
min Activity

Story Soundscapes

Use Novel Effect to engage students in an interactive read-aloud!

Ages 5-10 / 30
min Activity

What Would You Do?

Introduce and reinforce the practice of empathy in real-life situations!

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

What Would You Do?

Introduce and reinforce the practice of empathy in real-life situations!

Ages 8-14 / 30
min Activity

Cultural Identity Tree

Engage students in an art project that depicts different parts of their identity!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Cultural Identity Tree

Engage students in an art project that depicts different parts of their identity!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Friendship Bingo

Practice and reinforce friendship-building skills in your own class.

Ages 5-10 / 20
min Activity

Friendship Bingo

Practice and reinforce friendship-building skills in your own class.

Ages 5-10 / 20
min Activity

End-of-Year Reflection

Invite students to reflect on the past year and imagine the year ahead.

Ages 5-10 / 30
min Activity

End-of-Year Reflection

Invite students to reflect on the past year and imagine the year ahead.

Ages 5-10 / 30
min Activity

Murals of Peace

Create a classroom mural of community leaders who promote peace and compassion.

Ages 5-14 / 60
min Activity

Murals of Peace

Create a classroom mural of community leaders who promote peace and compassion.

Ages 5-14 / 60
min Activity

International Idioms

Explore idioms from different languages, and appreciate how we express ourselves in unique ways!

Ages 5-10 / 45
min Activity

International Idioms

Explore idioms from different languages, and appreciate how we express ourselves in unique ways!

Ages 5-10 / 45
min Activity

Cultural Celebrations

Read texts about festivals celebrated around the world!

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Cultural Celebrations

Read texts about festivals celebrated around the world!

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Celebrating Black History

Read stories honoring Black people and their accomplishments, challenges, and experiences.

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Celebrating Black History

Read stories honoring Black people and their accomplishments, challenges, and experiences.

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Virtual Exchanges

Activities to support live and asynchronous dialogue and collaboration with other classrooms.

Musical Pen Pals

Work with a partner class to explore different cultures through music and dance!

Ages 5-10 / 45
min Activity

Musical Pen Pals

Work with a partner class to explore different cultures through music and dance!

Ages 5-10 / 45
min Activity

Food with Friends

What foods are enjoyed by students around the world? Connect with a partner class and find out!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Food with Friends

What foods are enjoyed by students around the world? Connect with a partner class and find out!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Folktales to Learn From

Exchange folktales with a partner class, and explore values and beliefs important to each community.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Folktales to Learn From

Exchange folktales with a partner class, and explore values and beliefs important to each community.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Greetings Across the Globe

Learn how to say “hello!” in different languages and explore cultural perspectives, values, and traditions.

Ages 5-18 / 30
min Activity

Greetings Across the Globe

Learn how to say “hello!” in different languages and explore cultural perspectives, values, and traditions.

Ages 5-18 / 30
min Activity

What Are the Kids Saying?

Discover slang and idioms used around the world!

Ages 5-18 / 30
min Activity

What Are the Kids Saying?

Discover slang and idioms used around the world!

Ages 5-18 / 30
min Activity

Song Showdown!

Play a fun game to explore the world through music!

Ages 5-18 / 30
min Activity

Song Showdown!

Play a fun game to explore the world through music!

Ages 5-18 / 30
min Activity

Words From the Heart

How does language help us express and share our feelings with each other? Find out through this activity!

Ages 5-18 / 30
min Activity

Words From the Heart

How does language help us express and share our feelings with each other? Find out through this activity!

Ages 5-18 / 30
min Activity

Hello, GLOBE Community!

Connect with your GLOBE partner class to share information about your local community and local environment.

Ages 8-14 / 90
min Activity

Hello, GLOBE Community!

Connect with your GLOBE partner class to share information about your local community and local environment.

Ages 8-14 / 90
min Activity

Studying Climate & Carbon

Meet a scientist, learn about their research, and brainstorm research questions related to climate & carbon.

Ages 8-14 / 60-90
min Activity

Studying Climate & Carbon

Meet a scientist, learn about their research, and brainstorm research questions related to climate & carbon.

Ages 8-14 / 60-90
min Activity

Developing a Research Plan

Develop a research plan to investigate the relationship between carbon & climate in your local environment.

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Developing a Research Plan

Develop a research plan to investigate the relationship between carbon & climate in your local environment.

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Present Your Research Plan

Present your research plan to your GLOBE partner class and collaborating scientist.

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Present Your Research Plan

Present your research plan to your GLOBE partner class and collaborating scientist.

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Can You Say…?

Join a live virtual exchange with a partner class, and play a fun game to act out different emotions!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Can You Say…?

Join a live virtual exchange with a partner class, and play a fun game to act out different emotions!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

A Day in My Life

Meet a partner class located in a different community, and learn about what life is like for kids around the world!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

A Day in My Life

Meet a partner class located in a different community, and learn about what life is like for kids around the world!

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Digital Discussions

Participate in an online debate with a partner class, then continue your discussion over a live video call!

Ages 8-14 / 60+
min Activity

Digital Discussions

Participate in an online debate with a partner class, then continue your discussion over a live video call!

Ages 8-14 / 60+
min Activity

The Uniform Challenge

Participate in a design challenge with your partner class: creating a school uniform for each other!

Ages 8-14 / 60+
min Activity

The Uniform Challenge

Participate in a design challenge with your partner class: creating a school uniform for each other!

Ages 8-14 / 60+
min Activity

Get To Know You

Build students’ excitement to connect with a partner class, then meet your new friends!

Ages 5-10 / 60
min Activity

Get To Know You

Build students’ excitement to connect with a partner class, then meet your new friends!

Ages 5-10 / 60
min Activity

Weather Out The Window

Meet with a partner class to discuss weather-related experiences and stories.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Weather Out The Window

Meet with a partner class to discuss weather-related experiences and stories.

Ages 8-14 / 45
min Activity

Our Local Landmarks

What can we learn about a community from its landmarks? Find out with a partner class!

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Our Local Landmarks

What can we learn about a community from its landmarks? Find out with a partner class!

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

"Hello!" Package

Create a digital “Hello!” package to send to your partner class!

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

"Hello!" Package

Create a digital “Hello!” package to send to your partner class!

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Pen Pal Buddies!

Build student friendships by exchanging letters with a partner class!

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Pen Pal Buddies!

Build student friendships by exchanging letters with a partner class!

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Ways We Play

Connect with a partner class to explore how kids play around the world.

Ages 5-10 / 45
min Activity

Ways We Play

Connect with a partner class to explore how kids play around the world.

Ages 5-10 / 45
min Activity

Helping Hands

Learn about how students practice kindness and contribute to their communities.

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Helping Hands

Learn about how students practice kindness and contribute to their communities.

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Festivals Around the World

Bring students together to learn about festivals celebrated in each other’s communities.

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Festivals Around the World

Bring students together to learn about festivals celebrated in each other’s communities.

Ages 5-14 / 45
min Activity

Our Community Brochure

Create and share a community brochure with an Empatico partner class!

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Our Community Brochure

Create and share a community brochure with an Empatico partner class!

Ages 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Soundscape Smackdown!

Challenge students to create and perform a story soundscape for your partner class!

Ages 5-14 / 60
min Activity

Soundscape Smackdown!

Challenge students to create and perform a story soundscape for your partner class!

Ages 5-14 / 60
min Activity

Actividades en Español

Desarrolla la empatía de tus estudiantes con estas actividades para hacer en clase o durante intercambios virtuales.

​​Bingo de la amistad

Refuerza habilidades necesarias para construir lazos de amistad en tu clase.

Edades 5-10 / 20
min Activity

​​Bingo de la amistad

Refuerza habilidades necesarias para construir lazos de amistad en tu clase.

Edades 5-10 / 20
min Activity

Conocernos

¡Después de generar el entusiasmo, conozcan a nuevas amistades en un intercambio virtual!

Edades 5-10 / 60
min Activity

Conocernos

¡Después de generar el entusiasmo, conozcan a nuevas amistades en un intercambio virtual!

Edades 5-10 / 60
min Activity

¡Amistad por correspondencia!

¡Construye amistades que cruzan fronteras intercambiando cartas con estudiantes de otro país!

Edades 8-14 / 60
min Activity

¡Amistad por correspondencia!

¡Construye amistades que cruzan fronteras intercambiando cartas con estudiantes de otro país!

Edades 8-14 / 60
min Activity

Hablar y conectar

Fomenta debates significativos con preguntas disparadoras que exploran perspectivas diversas.

Edades 11-18 / 10
min Activity

Hablar y conectar

Fomenta debates significativos con preguntas disparadoras que exploran perspectivas diversas.

Edades 11-18 / 10
min Activity

Formas de jugar

Aprende cómo juegan las y los niños en otros lugares del mundo a través de un intercambio virtual.

Edades 5-10 / 45
min Activity

Formas de jugar

Aprende cómo juegan las y los niños en otros lugares del mundo a través de un intercambio virtual.

Edades 5-10 / 45
min Activity

Ready for more?

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Teacher Resources

Additional resources to help your class be successful.

Get To Know Your Partner Teacher

Empathy Explained

Room Setup Guide

Letter for Parents and Caregivers

Reflection Circle Guide

Activity Adaptations for Students Ages 6-8

Using Empatico to Practice a New Language

Supporting Students with Disabilities

SEL, Design Thinking, and Virtual Exchanges