Lesson Plan

The Empathy Garden Lesson Plan

Students will cultivate empathy and kindness by creating a shared Empathy Garden, where each flower represents an act of kindness or empathy.

This lesson develops social-emotional skills, encouraging compassion and community through creative and interactive learning experiences.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Activity Setup

10 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Garden Activity

25 minutes

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

10 minutes

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Welcome to the Empathy Garden!

What is Kindness and Empathy?

Our Garden of Kindness

Time to Create Your Kindness Flower

Sharing Our Empathy Garden

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The Empathy Garden: Cultivating Kindness

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