Hey, Little Ant

Another way to help learn Empathy is reading the story: Hey Little Ant by: Phillip M Hoose. First graders are literal learners so make sure you tell them what "standing in someone shoes" mean.  Otherwise, they will think they are borrowing someone's shoes.  😜

The story is about a boy who almost steps on ant.  The boy empathizes with the ant in many ways to not step on it. 

With this story I used the social awareness bundle from Proud to be Primary. There is an anchor chart that is label "Stand in Someone's Shoes". After reading the story we discuss how the ant and boy were showing empathy. 

After the discussion students will go back to the tables to complete an activity.  They will color and cut out shoes.  They can design the shoes however they want.  When they are done designing, they will write 5 ways to show empathy.  

My students really wanted to take these home to show their families.