Lesson Plan

Walk In My Shoes

Students will define empathy and practice perspective-taking by discussing real-life scenarios and reflecting on emotions to strengthen relationships and create a supportive classroom environment.

Cultivating empathy helps students understand peers’ feelings, reducing conflicts and fostering kindness, collaboration, and social-emotional growth both inside and outside the classroom.

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Gather and Familiarize Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

5 minutes

Step 2

Empathy Scenario Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Debrief and Share

10 minutes

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Walk In My Shoes

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What Is Empathy?

Empathy Definition

Empathy Scenario Activity

Group Debrief & Share

Reflection & Next Steps

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Walk In My Shoes

Alyssha Walker

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