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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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10 minutes

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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

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Welcome to Empathy Foundations

What Is Empathy?

Story Exploration

Role-Play Practice

Reflection & Share-Out

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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.

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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

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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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