Lesson Plan
Empathy Foundations
Students will learn to identify and express empathy by exploring emotional story scenarios and practicing perspective-taking through role-play, then reflecting on their experiences.
Empathy is essential for healthy peer relationships, reducing conflicts, and fostering a supportive classroom community by helping students understand others’ feelings.
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Materials
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Lesson Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Story Exploration
15 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
20 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Share-Out
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Empathy Foundations
What Is Empathy?
Story Exploration
Role-Play Practice
Reflection & Share-Out
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Lesson Plan
Self-Regulation Strategies
Students will learn self-regulation strategies by practicing mindfulness, analyzing reaction scenarios, and creating a personal action plan to manage emotions and impulses.
Self-regulation helps students manage stress, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve focus, paving the way for a healthier learning environment and stronger peer relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Mindfulness Breathing Practice
15 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Exploration
20 minutes
Step 4
Action Plan & Reflection
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Self-Regulation Strategies
What Is Self-Regulation?
Warm-Up Discussion
Mindfulness Breathing Practice
Scenario Exploration
Action Plan & Reflection
Great Work Today!
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