The Roots of Empathy program at the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is looking for volunteer families in Oakville!
About the Roots of Empathy Program
The Roots of Empathy program is offered in our Kindergarten to Grade 8 classrooms with the support of our trained instructors, including Child and Youth Counsellors and Designated Early Childhood Educators.
The program’s goal is to increase empathy – the ability to understand how another person feels.
Research on the program proves that children participating in the Roots of Empathy program are more caring, kind, inclusive, and helpful. They also show less aggression and bullying, and this effect lasts over time.
Become a Roots of Empathy Family!
- Baby must be between 2-4 months old at program start-up
- The volunteer parent and baby (‘Tiny Teacher’) will visit a classroom nine times (once a month starting October/ November) over the school year with the Roots of Empathy Instructor to join the students and their classroom teacher around the “Green Blanket”.
- The students learn about their own and each other’s emotions by learning about your baby’s emotions.
- They will celebrate your baby’s milestones such as rolling over, clapping, sitting and more.
Parent Testimonial
More Information
For more information about the Roots of Empathy program, please contact Elaine Mulcahy Rolfe by email at MulcahyRolfeE@hcdsb.org or by phone at 905-340-2299.
Please also read the attached poster and visit the Roots of Empathy website for more details on the program.
