Lesson Plan
Feelings Finder
By session’s end, the student will identify and name at least four basic emotions in themselves and others using story cues and nonverbal games.
Recognizing and labeling emotions builds the foundation for empathy, helping young learners understand feelings in themselves and peers for stronger social connections.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Emotions
3 minutes
Step 2
Story Reading
7 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Charades Game
7 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Game
Worksheet
Rubric
Project Guide
Slide Deck
Walking in My Shoes: Session 1
What Is Empathy?
Introduction to Emotions
Story Reading Activity
Emotion Charades Game
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Lesson Plan
Empathy in Action
By session’s end, the student will practice empathy by role-playing everyday scenarios, identifying others’ feelings, and responding with supportive actions.
Role-playing helps students step into others’ shoes, improving perspective-taking and social skills critical for building positive relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Role-Play Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
3 minutes
Step 2
Guided Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 3
Discussion Debrief
4 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Walking in My Shoes: Session 2
Warm-Up Review
Guided Role-Play
Discussion Debrief
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Lesson Plan
Kindness Card Creation
By session’s end, the student will design and create a Kindness Card for someone in their life and reflect on how their message and design demonstrate empathy.
A hands-on art activity lets students consolidate emotion recognition and caring strategies, reinforcing empathy through creative expression and reflection.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Set Up Card Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Overview
3 minutes
Step 2
Choose Recipient & Plan Message
5 minutes
Step 3
Create the Kindness Card
7 minutes
Step 4
Reflect on Empathy
3 minutes
Step 5
Self-Assessment & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Activity
Slide Deck
Walking in My Shoes: Session 1
What Is Empathy?
Introduction to Emotions
Story Reading Activity
Emotion Charades Game
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Project Guide
Slide Deck
Walking in My Shoes: Session 2
Overview
Warm-Up Review
Guided Role-Play
Discussion Debrief
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Slide Deck
Walking in My Shoes: Session 3
Introduction & Overview
Choose Recipient & Plan Message
Create the Kindness Card
Reflect & Rubric Review
Celebration & Wrap-Up
