Community Workshops

The Kindness and Empathy Curriculum is designed to create compassionate, supportive classrooms where children can flourish. Developed to nurture essential qualities like kindness and empathy, this program helps students build stronger connections and thrive in a safe, inclusive environment.

Goal of the Program

The program aims to create a nurturing environment where students develop kindness, compassion, respect, and inclusivity. By fostering these qualities, the curriculum empowers students to build meaningful connections and contribute to a positive, supportive classroom community.

Mission

This curriculum seeks to instill values of kindness and care for others, helping students form strong, empathetic bonds with peers. Promoting respect, inclusivity, and emotional intelligence fosters a harmonious and compassionate learning environment where every student feels valued.

Objectives

Proactive vs. Reactive: Teach students to adopt proactive approaches to interpersonal relationships, fostering a sense of responsibility for their actions and choices in building positive connections with others.

Outcomes

Conflict Resolution Skills

Students will develop effective conflict resolution strategies, enabling them to address disagreements constructively and foster harmonious relationships.

Emotional Vocabulary

Students will expand their emotional vocabulary, gaining the ability to articulate and understand their feelings and emotions more accurately.

Understanding Others’ Perspectives

Students will be able to empathize with others, considering alternative viewpoints and promoting empathy in their interactions.

Reading Others’ Emotions

Students will enhance their emotional intelligence, becoming adept at recognizing and understanding the emotions of their peers.

Increase in Self-Worth and Self-Esteem

Through compassionate connections, students will experience an increase in self-worth and self-esteem, promoting a positive self-image and improved mental well-being.

Kindness & Empathy Curriculum in Action

The curriculum integrates activities that combine anti-bullying, kindness, and empathy to foster a positive, socially healthy classroom environment. Younger students collaborated with older students and parents through the “Champion Readers” program, where books on kindness, tolerance, and acceptance were shared, followed by interactive activities inspired by the stories.
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For example, after reading Have You Filled Your Bucket Today?, students created buckets to “fill” with good deeds, promoting acts of kindness. Similarly, those who read Case of Tattle Tongue crafted “tattle tongues” using art supplies, raising awareness about the impact of tattling.
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Throughout the school year, students participated in additional activities, including poster contests, classroom door decorations, and community service projects. These hands-on experiences enriched the curriculum, encouraging students to practice kindness and empathy in their daily lives.

Hear from my clients

My third-grade classroom recently had the wonderful opportunity of participating in an engaging read aloud followed by an activity from Ms. Divya Dodhia, one of our Kindness Committee members.

After communicating with Ms. Dodhia and expressing some behavior concerns, she was quick to arrange our special day. The class enjoyed the book “Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson as it was just what we needed to be reminded of the impact our words and actions have on others. The follow-up activity was very engaging for the students. Students created a poster with positive and negative friendship traits and discussed how they can be better friends to others. Our class is very grateful to our Kindness committee for coming in to help us be better citizens in our school community. Thank you!

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Mrs. Ureta - PS #5

Kindness and Empathy Curriculum

I’ve known Divya on many levels including her role as a leader in the community to help parents and caregivers understand social and emotional wellness and as a counselor.

Her specialization includes building kindness and empathy into classrooms through school group settings where she can help guide both the teachers and the kids through structured experiences that help facilitate both awareness and growth of empathy on individual and community-based levels. She engages her clients with empathy and care and shows both professionalism and compassion. I’m really grateful both personally and professionally for her work and help to navigate very challenging post-COVID circumstances in particular as it related to ensuring kids and young adults had access to quality mental health resources. I have and would continue to recommend Divya without hesitation to a fellow neighbor or community member who needs an experienced, compassionate, and ethical mental health professional who cares deeply for her clients, from children to young adults and beyond.

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Brigid

Kindness and Empathy Curriculum

Cost of Services

The cost of community workshops is determined on a case-by-case basis. Pricing depends on factors such as group size, duration, and specific workshop needs. Please reach out to discuss your requirements and receive a customized quote.

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I offer engaging, impactful workshops based in Jersey City, New Jersey, with options available both in-person and online. Fill out the form below to inquire about availability, or contact me directly by phone or email.