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.

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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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Empathy Explorers

Happy 😊

Sad 😢

Angry 😡

Scared 😧

Empathy Explorer’s Map

Think & Share

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Activity

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Journal

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Empathy Explorer’s Map

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