Lesson Plan
Walking In Their Shoes Plan
Students will kick off with a quick empathy poll, engage in two vivid role-reversal scenarios, and complete an exit ticket to articulate feelings and compassionate actions.
Starting with a poll builds investment, rich scenarios deepen perspective-taking, and the exit ticket lets each student commit to a compassionate step—reinforcing empathy beyond the lesson.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Room, Poll & Exit Ticket Setup
4 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Empathy Poll
2 minutes
Step 2
Enhanced Role-Reversal Scenarios
8 minutes
Step 3
Reflection & Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Walking In Their Shoes
What Is Empathy and Compassion?
Scenario 1: Sitting Alone
Scenario 2: Forgotten Homework
Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
