Lesson Plan

Compassionate Creatures Lesson Plan

Students will explore empathy through role-playing with animal masks and stories, enabling them to understand diverse perspectives and practice compassion.

This lesson fosters emotional intelligence and empathy by encouraging students to step into another's shoes and consider alternative viewpoints, essential for social development.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Discussion and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Compassionate Creatures

Introduce the lesson by engaging students with the title and setting the tone for an interactive empathetic experience.

Lesson Objectives & Why It Matters

Outline the lesson objectives and why understanding empathy is important.

Materials & Setup

List the materials needed and setup instructions from the prep section of the lesson plan.

Introduction & Warm-Up

Discuss the introduction and warm-up phase. Engage students by talking about different animal traits and what each might symbolize.

Role-Playing Activity

Explain the role-playing activity. Guide them as they form groups and use the animal masks and story cards to explore various scenarios.

Discussion & Reflection

Facilitate a reflective discussion after the activity. Ask guiding questions to help students articulate their experiences and insights.

Wrap-Up & Takeaways

Conclude the lesson by summarizing key takeaways and reinforcing the values of empathy and kindness.

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Activity

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Compassionate Creatures

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Kim Petrikowski

Tier 1
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