Lesson Plan

The Empathy Wave Lesson Plan

Students will define empathy, recognize emotions in themselves and others, and practice empathic responses through guided discussion and role-play activities.

Cultivating empathy enhances social connections, reduces conflicts, and builds emotional intelligence—key skills for healthy relationships and inclusive communities.

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Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Defining Empathy

10 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Identification Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Empathic Role-Play

20 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Assessment

10 minutes

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The Empathy Wave

Today’s Objectives

What Is Empathy?

Empathy vs. Sympathy

Warm-Up: Share an Emotion

Emotion Identification

Empathic Role-Play

Reflection & Journaling

Keep the Empathy Wave Going

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Discussion

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The Empathy Wave

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