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Empathy Explorer Plan

Guide a 3rd grader to recognize others’ feelings and practice respectful responses through a brief storytelling and role‐play activity, followed by personal reflection.

Building empathy and respect early strengthens social skills, improves peer interactions, and fosters a positive classroom climate.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduce Empathy

2 minutes

Step 2

Storytelling Activity

7 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Practice

4 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Close

2 minutes

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Empathy Explorer

What Is Empathy & Respect?

Storytelling Activity

Role-Play Practice

Reflection

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Empathy Explorer

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