Lesson Plan

Walking in Their Shoes

Students will define empathy, analyze real-life scenarios to identify empathetic responses, practice empathy through role-play, and reflect on personal experiences to strengthen classroom connections.

Building empathy helps students understand classmates’ feelings, reduces conflict, and fosters a supportive classroom culture, essential for social-emotional growth.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up & Define Empathy

5 minutes

Step 2

Analyze Real-Life Scenarios

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Closure

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Empathy Scenarios

What Is Empathy?

Scenario 1: A New Student

Scenario 2: The Forgotten Book

Scenario 3: The Teasing Joke

Scenario 4: The Lost Pet

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Walking in Their Shoes

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