Practical, age-appropriate lessons and activities from Jaxon Donaldson-Brickell to help kids build empathy, confidence, and safety.
Buy the Bookhow to teach empathy elementary school is the core focus of From Bullied to Brave: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Bullies by Jaxon Donaldson-Brickell, a clear, classroom-ready book that helps teachers and parents turn empathy into action.
This non-fiction guide offers short lessons, conversation prompts, and step-by-step activities designed for K–5 learners so teachers can introduce empathy in as little as 10–20 minutes per session.
Packed with real stories, reflection prompts, and hands-on practice, the book supports safer classrooms, fewer incidents of bullying, and stronger peer relationships.
Grade-leveled lessons outline objectives, timing, materials, and learning outcomes so teachers can implement empathy lessons without extra prep.
Ready-to-use dialogues and role-plays help students practice perspective-taking, active listening, and respectful responses during guided classroom activities.
Interactive exercises and cooperative games make empathy tangible—builds social skills while keeping lessons fun and age-appropriate.
Practical advice for reinforcing empathy at home and in class, including managing difficult conversations and modeling compassionate behavior.
True-to-life examples and journaling prompts encourage children to connect feelings to actions and practice empathy in real situations.
“A classroom game-changer—our third graders became kinder and more supportive after just four weeks of these lessons.”
“The role-play scenarios are simple to run and sparked meaningful conversations among students about feelings and respect.”
“My child gained confidence and learned how to stand up for others without escalating conflicts. A must-read for parents and teachers.”
Equip kids with skills to prevent bullying—pick up From Bullied to Brave now at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1456672681.
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