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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Walk In My Shoes
Learning Objectives
What Is Empathy?
Empathy Definition
Empathy Scenario Activity
Group Debrief & Share
Reflection & Next Steps

Activity


Worksheet

