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Empathy and Friendship

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Lesson Plan

Empathy and Friendship

Establish empathy and friendship

This lesson aims to help two 5th grade girls with dominant personalities develop empathy and improve their friendship. Through a guided discussion and a collaborative activity, the students will learn to understand each other's perspectives and work together harmoniously. This lesson is important as it fosters social-emotional skills that are crucial for building positive relationships.

Audience

2 5th grade girls

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Empathy Activity Instructions

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Briefly introduce the topic of empathy and friendship.
  • Explain the importance of understanding each other's feelings and working together.

Step 2

Discussion

5 minutes

  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about empathy and friendship.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen to each other.
  • Provide examples from the classroom, such as resolving a disagreement over a group project or helping a classmate who is upset.

Step 3

Empathy Activity

6 minutes

  • Conduct the Empathy Activity where students work together on a task that requires cooperation.
  • Emphasize the importance of listening and understanding each other's perspectives during the activity.
  • Use a classroom example, like working together to organize a class event or solve a puzzle, to illustrate the importance of teamwork.

Step 4

Closure

2 minutes

  • Reflect on the activity and discussion.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about each other and how they can apply it to their friendship.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on empathy and friendship.

What does empathy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about times they have felt understood by others.







Why is it important to understand how your friend feels?

Discuss how empathy can strengthen friendships and resolve conflicts.







Can you think of a time when you and your friend worked well together?

Guide them to reflect on positive experiences and what made them successful.







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Worksheet

Empathy Activity Instructions

Instructions for a collaborative activity to practice empathy and teamwork.




Work together to build a small structure using blocks or other materials.







Each person takes turns leading the building process, while the other follows their instructions.







Discuss how it felt to lead and to follow, and what you learned about each other's communication styles.




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