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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
What Is Empathy?
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Scenario 4
Key Takeaways

Activity


Discussion


Cool Down

