Lesson Plan

Empathy Kickstart Plan

Students will define empathy, recognize others’ feelings, and practice empathetic responses through interactive activities, building a supportive classroom community.

Empathy promotes respectful relationships, emotional understanding, and a positive learning environment. Early practice equips students with essential social-emotional skills and encourages caring behavior.

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Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Empathy Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Feelings in Action

10 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Charades

15 minutes

Step 4

Empathy Sharing Circle

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflect & Connect Exit Ticket

5 minutes

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What Is Empathy?

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Scenario 3

Scenario 4

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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Empathy Supercharge

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