Lesson Plan
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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Activity


Worksheet


Slide Deck
Empathy Explorer
What Is Empathy & Respect?
Storytelling Activity
Role-Play Practice
Reflection
Next Steps
