Kittens, Community, Kids, and Classrooms: Exploring and Embracing Empathy.

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Title: Kittens, Community, Kids, and Classrooms: Exploring and Embracing Empathy.
Authors: RUBY, MAUREEN F.
Source: RUSQ: A Journal of Reference & User Experience. 2025, Vol. 60 Issue 4, p12-14. 3p.
Subject Terms: *Empathy, *Classrooms, *Learning, *Parenting, Social belonging, Kittens, Concord, Minors
Geographic Terms: Fairfield County (Conn.)
Abstract: The article focuses on how Randall de Sève's book, *This Story Is Not about a Kitten*, was utilized by Riverfield Elementary School in Fairfield County, CT, to foster a culture of belonging within the school community. The book's themes of empathy and compassion were integrated into the school's curriculum, with each of the 397 students receiving a personal copy to enhance engagement and promote home-school partnerships. The initiative included parent involvement through listening sessions to discuss belongingness, culminating in student presentations that demonstrated their understanding of the book's messages. The project culminated in a virtual meeting with the author, who expressed her appreciation for the school's efforts in promoting community and belonging. [Extracted from the article]
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