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.
Audience
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Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
Walking in Their Shoes
What is Empathy?
Empathy Scenario Role-Play
Charades Empathy Challenge
Reflection Activity
Take-Aways & Next Steps

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