Lesson Plan

Empathy Walk Lesson Plan

Guide students to experience and understand diverse perspectives by engaging in role-playing during an Empathy Walk to build compassion.

This lesson builds empathy by allowing students to see the world through others' eyes, fostering understanding and community.

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Materials

Prep

Preparation Steps

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Empathy Walk Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

15 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to the Empathy Walk

Introduce the Empathy Walk, provide context on why empathy is important. Emphasize the goal: seeing the world through others' eyes.

What is Empathy?

Describe what empathy is and set the context for the activity. Include suggestions for an engaging opening question or story about empathy.

Your Role in the Walk

Outline the steps of the Empathy Walk. Briefly explain the role assignments and the importance of noticing differences and similarities.

Guided Empathy Walk

Display a prompt for the activity. Ask students to walk mindfully and observe the environment, keeping their assigned perspectives in mind.

Reflection & Discussion

Open a group discussion on the experience. Encourage students to share insights about their feelings and takeaways from the walk.

Building a More Compassionate Community

Wrap up by reinforcing the value of empathy and connecting the day's activities to everyday life.