Empatico Library

Empatico provides virtual exchange activity plans that are designed to spark empathy, curiosity, and creativity through joyful student interactions, as well as supporting resources for educators to create meaningful experiences.
Featured Activities
Other Activities for Students
Teacher Resources

Other Activities for Students

Ways We Play
Discover everyone’s favorite way to play. Read a story about imaginative play and discuss similarities and differences in play across communities.
Art from the Heart
Learn about how students around the world express themselves through creating and sharing artwork.
Community Cartographers
Connect with students far away from you by sharing videos and photos about your school community.
Get to Know You
Get to know your partner classroom by asking fun questions and sharing about yourself and your community.
Food with Friends
Explore foods enjoyed by different cultures around the world and discuss foods important to your community with your partner class.
School Tour
Connect with students far away from you by sharing videos and photos about your school community.
Weather Out the Window
Learn how different communities respond to weather challenges and how weather affects our experience of the world.
Everyday Energy
Learn about different types of energy and discuss with your partner classroom how students around the world use energy at school and at home.
Our Local Landmarks
Gather cultural, historical, and geographical information about a local landmark in your community, and share with your partner class.
Festivals Around the World
Explore with your partner class the different ways people come together to honor shared values, culture, and customs through festivals and celebrations.
Folktales to Learn From
Read three unique folktales and share with your partner class which story’s lesson is most important in your community.

Teacher Resources

Get to Know Your Partner Teacher Exercise

Empathy Explained

SEL, Design Thinking, and Virtual Exchanges

Using Empatico to Practice a New Language

Teacher Tips for Navigating Student Differences

Reflection Circle Guide

Room Setup Guide

Parent Take Home Letter

Adaptations for Students Ages 6-8

Adaptations for Students with Special Needs

Empatico Warm-up Game

Practice Exercises: Respectful Communication

Practice Exercises: Perspective Taking

Practice Exercises: Cooperation

Practice Exercises: Critical Thinking

Empatico Activities: Standards & Student Outcomes