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Happy Faces

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Young scholars demonstrate empathy. In this character education lesson, students read the book Alexander and the Horrible No Good Very Bad Day and discuss examples of bad days they have experienced. Young scholars are given happy face cut-outs to give to friends who are having a bad day.

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empathy, compassion, caring, tolerance

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empathy, needs of others, tolerance, social studies
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Grade
Pre-K - 1st
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
45 mins
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