Empathy Development
Big feelings, kind choices — learning to care for each other.
Last updated: August 2026
What children learn
- Naming emotions and asking for help
- Sharing, taking turns, and problem solving
- Using words instead of hands during conflicts
Try this at home
- Name feelings you see: ‘It looks like you’re frustrated’
- Offer scripts: ‘Can I have a turn when you’re done?’
- Praise specific kind actions you notice