Lesson Plan

Walking in Their Shoes Plan

Students will understand empathy by identifying emotions in themselves and others and practicing perspective-taking through interactive activities.

This lesson fosters social-emotional growth by teaching 1st graders to recognize feelings and consider others’ viewpoints, building kindness, cooperation, and supportive peer relationships.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

5 minutes

Step 2

Feelings Identification Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Perspective-Taking Role-Play

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Journal

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Walking in Their Shoes

What Is Empathy?

Feelings Chart

Feelings Identification Activity

Perspective-Taking Role-Play

Reflection & Journal

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Worksheet

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Reading

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Walking in Their Shoes

Alyssha Walker

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