Lesson Plan
Empathy in Action Lesson Plan
Students will practice active listening, expressing empathy, and using self-control strategies through interactive activities to build a respectful classroom environment.
Developing behavioral skills like empathy and self-control fosters positive peer relationships, reduces conflicts, and promotes a supportive learning atmosphere.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Set the Stage
5 minutes
Step 2
Active Listening Pairs
8 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Self-Control Strategies Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Empathy in Action
Learning Objectives
Set the Stage
Active Listening Pairs
Empathy Role-Play
Self-Control Strategies
Reflection & Closing
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Pause Before You Act Lesson Plan
Students will learn to pause before reacting by practicing self-control strategies, assessing emotional intensity, and applying mindful decision-making to improve classroom interactions.
Teaching students to pause before acting enhances self-regulation, reduces impulsive behaviors, and fosters respectful communication, leading to a positive learning environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Set the Stage
5 minutes
Step 2
Pause and Reflect Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Thermometer Check-In
5 minutes
Step 4
Pause Strategies Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Pause Before You Act
Learning Objectives
Set the Stage
Pause and Reflect Role-Play
Emotion Thermometer Check-In
Pause Strategies Discussion
Reflection & Closing
Activity
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Warm Up
