Lesson Plan

Empathy and Kindness Workshop

Build empathy through understanding words

In this lesson, students will engage in activities designed to build empathy by understanding the feelings associated with kind and unkind words. They will participate in discussions, role-playing, and create a 'kindness pledge' for their class. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, fostering a positive classroom environment and encouraging respectful interactions.

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Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Activity: Word Impact

10 mins

Step 3

Discussion: Empathy

10 mins

Step 4

Role-Playing

10 mins

Step 5

Create a Kindness Pledge

5 mins

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

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Empathy and Kindness Workshop

Janice Childs

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