Lesson Plan

Empathy Engine Framework

Students will practice active listening and perspective-taking by engaging in interactive scenarios, cooperative game play, and personal reflection to strengthen their relationship skills.

Empathy fosters stronger relationships, reduces conflict, and supports mental health. Developing empathy equips students to collaborate and connect across differences in school and beyond.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Set the Stage

5 minutes

Step 2

Empathy in Motion Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Charades Game

15 minutes

Step 4

Journal Reflection

10 minutes

Step 5

Share and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Empathy in Motion

Lesson Objectives

What Is Empathy?

Think-Pair-Share

Scenario 1

Scenario 2

Scenario 3

Journal Reflection

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

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Empathy Engine

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