Episode 20: Building Empathy Through Art
Art has the power to help students explore who they are, better understand others, and strengthen connections within their school community.
In this episode, The Creativity Department talks with Barbara Libby-Steinmann and Anna Rochester about how one creative idea inspired a school- and community-wide initiative centered on identity, empathy, and shared experiences. They discuss practical ways educators can create meaningful opportunities for students to reflect, express themselves, and engage in respectful conversations through art.
Discover how collaborative art experiences can foster understanding, celebrate diverse perspectives, and create a stronger sense of belonging both in the classroom and beyond.
Resources
Use the following links to access resources shared by Barbara Libby-Steinmann (@BacichArt4Bears) and Anna Rochester (@RochesterAnna) during their X chat and podcast discussion.
Sites
Community Arts Kitchen
Community Arts Kitchen Activities on YouTube
Community Arts Kitchen Facebook
Exploratorium
Angélica Dass’s Humanae project, an internationally acclaimed project about reflections on skin color
Bacich Elementary Art Blog
Books
The Skin You Live In Readalong with author Michel Tyler
Purchase The Skin You Live In
Social Justice Standards on Learning for Justice Website
Six Elements of Social Justice
Lessons
SchoolArts magazine Community Issue – September 2020
SchoolArts magazine Compassion Issue – January 2021
