You and your students will go through the ups and downs of many different life experiences during each school year. Navigating these ever-changing challenges can be difficult. If you can deal with new experiences in your classroom in a positive way by using them as teachable moments for your entire class, you will help your students develop empathy towards others. As a member of a military family and a teacher, I have experienced the effects of military deployment both personally and in the classroom.
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