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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Empathy in Motion
Lesson Objectives
What Is Empathy?
Think-Pair-Share
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Journal Reflection
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Game


Journal

