I was at the Special Olympics yesterday and I was talking to the mom of the grade 8 student I have been working with in…
Sarah AmmendoliaJuly 11, 2023
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In one of my classroom visits as a Roots of Empathy Instructor, there was a child with an Education Assistant (EA) seated right next to…
Sarah AmmendoliaMarch 21, 2023
"Empathy is an absolutely crucial issue of our time. This is what sensitises us to the reality and well-being of others. If we are sensitive…
Sarah AmmendoliaJanuary 9, 2023
Research suggests that having strong relationships with others can help promote longevity and improve overall quality of life. Positive social interactions can provide emotional support,…
Heather SargeantDecember 5, 2022
There was a student in the class who’s father had passed away from cancer a few months earlier. He hadn’t talked about it in class…
Sarah AmmendoliaDecember 2, 2022
Instructors volunteer to “Help score the symphony of Childhood” Inspirational words from Mary Gordon, the Founder and President of Roots of Empathy about the importance…
Sarah AmmendoliaSeptember 27, 2022
Statement by Mary Gordon, Roots of Empathy Founder/President Our Canadian offices, virtual and head office, will be closed Friday September 30th, the National Day for…
Sarah AmmendoliaSeptember 26, 2022
By Roots of Empathy Manager of Research, Emily Standfield Roots of Empathy is committed to delivering empathy programs that children and teachers tell us work.…
Sarah AmmendoliaSeptember 26, 2022
Roots of Empathy in Canada, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand shares in the sadness of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II.…
Sarah AmmendoliaSeptember 16, 2022