Lesson Plan
Scenario Game Plan
Students will practice perspective-taking by role-playing diverse scenarios, identifying emotions, and reflecting on others’ experiences to build empathy and group counseling skills.
Developing empathy helps 8th graders improve active listening, emotional awareness, and supportive peer interactions—key to a positive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Game Setup
5 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity – The Empathy Game
25 minutes
Step 4
Feelings Roundup Cool-Down
5 minutes
Step 5
Assessment & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Role-Play Scenarios
How to Use These Scenarios
Scenario 1: The New Kid at Lunch
Scenario 2: The Forgotten Homework
Scenario 3: The Lost Pet
Scenario 4: The Failed Tryout

Game


Cool Down

