Lesson Plan
Stepping Into Empathy Lesson Plan
Students will explore empathy, kindness, and fairness by discussing realistic dilemmas from Those Shoes and practicing supportive actions. They will articulate feelings, apply kind responses in scenarios, and reinforce inclusive behaviors through a collaborative game.
Building empathy and fairness helps students understand peers’ feelings, fosters a respectful classroom community, and equips them with social-emotional skills for conflict resolution and inclusion.
Audience
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Resources
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Connection
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud and Guided Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Scenario Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Kindness Bingo and Reflection
9 minutes

Discussion


Activity


Worksheet


Game

