Lesson Plan

Walking in Their Shoes

Students will identify and label emotions in various scenarios, practice perspective-taking through role-plays and charades, and reflect on empathetic responses to strengthen peer relationships.

Building empathy helps students understand classmates’ feelings, resolve conflicts constructively, and cultivate a supportive, inclusive classroom community.

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10 minutes

Step 1

1. Introduction to Empathy

5 minutes

Step 2

2. Empathy Scenario Role-Play

10 minutes

Step 3

3. Charades Empathy Challenge

7 minutes

Step 4

4. Reflection and Formative Assessment

8 minutes

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Walking in Their Shoes

What is Empathy?

Empathy Scenario Role-Play

Charades Empathy Challenge

Reflection Activity

Take-Aways & Next Steps

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Walking in Their Shoes

Alyssha Walker

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