Lesson Plan
Empathy Kickstart Plan
Students will define empathy, identify others’ feelings through scenarios and role-play, and practice responding empathetically in discussion and reflection.
Empathy helps students build a caring, supportive classroom community, improving relationships and social-emotional growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Empathy
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Charades Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Empathy Sharing Circle
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflect & Connect Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
How Does Empathy Supercharge Our Day?
What Is Empathy?
Why Does Empathy Matter?
Scenario 1: Lost Backpack
Scenario 2: Stage Fright
Activity: Emotion Charades
Discussion: Empathy Sharing Circle
Reflect & Connect Exit Ticket
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
