Lesson Plan
Walking In Their Shoes Plan
Guide a 7th grader to recognize and share others’ feelings through structured discussion and role-play, building empathy skills for stronger peer connections.
Empathy practice supports social-emotional growth, reduces conflicts, and helps students form positive relationships by understanding and responding to peers’ feelings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Intervention Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification
7 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Scenario
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closure
8 minutes
Slide Deck
Walking In Their Shoes
Materials
Objective & Why
Warm-Up Discussion (5 min)
Emotion Identification (7 min)
Identifying Needs
Role-Play Setup (10 min)
Role-Play Prompts
Reflection & Closure (8 min)
Next Steps & Encouragement
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
