The Compassionate Classroom: Lessons That Nurture Wisdom and Empathy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781569761731)

This inspiring guidebook supports teachers seeking to provide a nurturing and creative classroom environment for middle school and high school students. Lessons supply instruction for creating a community of empathy, reverence, self-awareness, and mindfulness. Each entry features a concise lesson plan ready for implementation, as well as a brief summary of the interfaith and secular philosophies that underpin the lesson. Educators are assisted in building connections among diverse populations, cultivating self-awareness, and rewarding reflective thinking. Handouts and sample writings offer inspirational models for students to explore identity and spirituality.


Author: Jane Dalton, Lyn Fairchild
ISBN-10: 1569761736
ISBN-13: 9781569761731
Publisher: Zephyr Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2004
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.02w x 0.39d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2005 pg. 170