Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will understand the concept of empathy by exploring feelings and perspectives through discussion and role-play, then reflect on an act of kindness they can perform.
Building empathy and compassion helps students create a supportive classroom community, improves peer relationships, and fosters social-emotional growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emoji Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Empathy
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion with Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Reflect & Commit
5 minutes
Discussion
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify and interpret non-verbal cues—such as facial expressions, posture, and tone—and practice compassionate listening through silent role-play and reflection.
Understanding body language and tone deepens empathy by letting students “hear” unspoken feelings, improving peer connections and reducing misunderstandings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Visuals & Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Body Language Statues
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Non-Verbal Cues
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion: Decode the Cue
10 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Silent Role-Play
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Reflect & Non-Verbal Challenge
5 minutes
