Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to perspective taking by exploring a short empathy story, engaging in guided discussion, and reflecting on different viewpoints to build self-awareness and classroom empathy.
Understanding others’ perspectives fosters empathy, improves communication, and builds a supportive classroom culture where students feel heard and valued.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feeling Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Reading
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Activity
6 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Preview
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Perspective Taking
Warm-Up: Feeling Check-In
Empathy Story
Guided Discussion
Role-Play Activity
Reflection & Preview
Script
Worksheet
Activity
