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Empathy and Friendship Fun

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Lesson Plan

Empathy and Friendship Fun

empathy and friendship skills

This lesson focuses on teaching empathy and friendship skills through engaging activities. Students will participate in a discussion to explore the concepts of empathy and friendship, followed by a game-based activity to practice these skills. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills that are crucial for building positive relationships and understanding others' perspectives.

Audience

4th grade girls group

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Empathy and Friendship Game Instructions, and Printable Cards for Game

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of empathy and friendship.
  • Explain that today's lesson will involve a discussion and a fun game to practice these skills.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about empathy and friendship.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
  • Ensure to include the student with a learning disability by asking direct questions and providing additional time if needed.

Step 3

Game Activity

8 mins

  • Introduce the game that focuses on empathy and friendship skills.
  • Explain the rules using the provided instructions.
  • Distribute the printable cards to each student.
  • Facilitate the game, ensuring all students are engaged and understand the tasks.

Step 4

Closure

2 mins

  • Gather students and ask them to share one thing they learned about empathy or friendship.
  • Thank them for participating and encourage them to practice these skills in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Discussion on Empathy and Friendship

A guided discussion to explore the concepts of empathy and friendship, encouraging students to share their thoughts and experiences.

What does empathy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about times they have felt empathy or seen it in action.







Why is it important to have friends?

Discuss the benefits of friendship and how friends can support each other.







Can you think of a time when you showed empathy to a friend?

Ask students to share personal stories and reflect on how it made them feel.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards for Empathy Game

These cards are used in the game to help students practice empathy and friendship skills. Each card contains a scenario or question related to these themes.




You see a friend looking sad. What do you do?







A new student joins your class. How can you make them feel welcome?







Your friend is upset because they lost a game. What can you say to them?







You notice someone sitting alone at lunch. What could you do?




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