The Programs
Below is the ever growing and improving list of excellent programs, with a focus on instilling kindness and empathy in various ways. Please contact me with any suggestions on other school based programs with similar goals. Thanks!!
https://rootsofempathy.org/roots-of-empathy/
Roots of Empathy is an international, evidence-based classroom program that has shown significant effect in reducing levels of aggression among schoolchildren by raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy. The program is designed for children ages 5 to 13.
https://rootsofempathy.org/seeds-of-empathy/
Seeds of Empathy is designed for early childhood settings to foster social and emotional competence and early literacy skills and attitudes in children three to five years old while providing professional development for their educators.
https://rachelschallenge.org/
Rachel’s Challenge exists to equip and inspire individuals to replace acts of violence, bullying, and negativity with acts of respect, kindness, and compassion. Rachel’s Challenge is based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott who was the first victim of the Columbine school shootings in 1999.