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Empathy Adventure

Lesson Plan

Empathy Adventure

Teach kids the importance of empathy

This lesson introduces students to the concept of empathy through engaging activities and a relatable video. By understanding and discussing the emotions of others, students will learn to appreciate different perspectives and develop compassion. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

Audience

Pre-K to 4th Grade Students

Time

30 min

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Social Emotional Learning For Kids: Benji, the Bad Day, and Me, Empathy Worksheet, Discussion Questions, and Markers and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what empathy means.
  • Ask students if they have ever felt sad or had a bad day and how they wanted others to treat them.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Focus on how Sammy and Benji's experiences relate to empathy.

Step 4

Empathy Game

5 mins

  • Organize a simple role-playing game where students act out different scenarios that require empathy.
  • Encourage students to express how they would feel and how they would like others to respond.

Step 5

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the Empathy Worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet, drawing or writing about a time they showed empathy or someone showed empathy to them.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the importance of empathy in everyday interactions.
  • Encourage students to practice empathy at school and home.
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Discussion

Empathy Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the video and relate it to their own experiences.

What happened to Sammy in the video?

Discuss the events that made Sammy's day difficult and how he felt.







How did Benji find comfort?

Explore Benji's coping mechanism and how it helped him feel better.







Why is it important to understand how others feel?

Encourage students to think about the benefits of empathy in friendships and family.







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Worksheet

Empathy Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on empathy through drawing or writing.

Draw or write about a time you showed empathy to someone.








Draw or write about a time someone showed empathy to you.








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