Lesson Plan

Empathy Explorers Lesson Plan

Students will learn that empathy means understanding and caring about others’ feelings. Through read-aloud, discussions, and activities, they will identify emotions and practice kind, supportive responses.

Building empathy supports social-emotional growth, strengthens classroom community, reduces conflict, and helps students connect and care for each other.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

5 minutes

Step 2

Read-Aloud Story

8 minutes

Step 3

Scenario Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

7 minutes

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Empathy Explorers

What Is Empathy?

Recognizing Emotions

Story Time: Empathy Explorer

Scenario Discussion

Reflection & Sharing

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Empathy Explorers

Alyssha Walker

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