Ms. O'Connor rolled out the Roots of Empathy programme with Ms. Naughter and her Junior Infant Class. This programme is an evidence based programme that has shown significant effect in reducing levels of aggression among primary school children while raising social and emotional competence and increasing empathy resulting in more respectful and caring relationships. The programme nurtures empathy in children across a programme of nine themes including communication, emotions and safety. At the heart of the programme is a volunteer parents and infant who visit the classroom several times over the programme. The baby is the ‘tiny teacher’ who helps the children to identify and reflect on their own feelings and the feelings of others. Well done to all the boys and girls for participating in the programme. A huge thank you to Sandra and baby Chidera for volunteering to support the programme.
