Lesson Plan
Explorer’s Itinerary
Students will create an “Empathy Explorer’s Map” of emotions and practice stepping into others’ shoes to strengthen social awareness and compassion.
Developing empathy helps 2nd graders recognize feelings in themselves and others, fostering stronger peer connections and supporting positive classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Empathy
5 minutes
Step 2
Chart the Empathy Map
10 minutes
Step 3
Walk in Their Shoes Role-Play
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflect in Empathy Log
2 minutes
Step 5
Closure
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Slide Deck
Empathy Explorers
Happy 😊
Sad 😢
Angry 😡
Scared 😧
Empathy Explorer’s Map
Think & Share

Activity


Journal

