Developing empathy in the early years : a guide for practitioners / Helen Garnett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garnett, Helen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education--Psychological aspects.

Early childhood education.

Empathy--Study and teaching (Early childhood).

Empathy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages)

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018.

Summary:

Winner of the Professional Books category in the 2018 Nursery World Awards. Empathy is an essential part of being human: it allows us to connect with others, which in turn opens doors for us to happiness and success. Though everyone is born with an inherent capacity for empathy, children have the power to grow and re-build their natural supply, and even 'learn' to be more understanding towards others. This pithy and practical guide provides early years professionals with the tools to make empathy the foundation for their work. It reveals where the roots of empathy lie, how to prioritise it in practice, and how it manifests itself in young developing brains. It includes simple teaching strategies and creative ideas for empathy-building games and activities, enabling you to help children grow up as happier, friendlier, more thoughtful individuals. This book is an essential resource for anyone working with small children.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781784504182

1784504181