Lesson Plan
Empathy Explorers Unite Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on classmates’ experiences this year, identify emotions they may have felt, and craft personalized supportive messages to foster empathy, social awareness, and strengthen classroom community.
Practicing empathy helps students recognize and respect peers’ feelings, builds a caring classroom culture, and develops essential social skills for positive relationships.
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Materials
Prep
Print and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Empathy
5 minutes
Step 2
Individual Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Writing Supportive Messages
10 minutes
Step 4
Sharing and Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Empathy Explorers Unite
What Is Empathy?
Individual Reflection
How to Use Your Reflection Sheet
Writing Supportive Messages
Sharing and Closing
Thank You, Empathy Explorers!

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