Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to the concept of empathy by defining it, discussing its importance, and identifying real-life examples of empathic behavior.
Building a clear understanding of empathy lays the foundation for stronger peer relationships, better conflict resolution, and improved emotional intelligence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Empathy
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Exploration
10 minutes
Step 4
Debrief & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction to Empathy
Hook & Brainstorm
Defining Empathy
Scenario Exploration
Debrief & Reflection
Worksheet
Activity
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Guide students to understand and practice perspective-taking by exploring different viewpoints through discussion, worksheet activities, and role-play.
Perspective-taking deepens empathy by helping students consider how others feel and think, improving social awareness and conflict resolution skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introducing Perspective-Taking
5 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Perspective-Taking
Hook & Warm-Up
Introducing Perspective-Taking
Worksheet Activity
Role-Play Practice
Debrief & Reflection
Worksheet
Activity
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Help students develop empathic listening skills by practicing active listening techniques, paraphrasing, and nonverbal cues to better understand others’ feelings and perspectives.
Empathic listening strengthens relationships, reduces misunderstandings, and fosters trust by ensuring people feel heard and valued.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Listening Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 2
Introducing Empathic Listening
7 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Empathic Listening
Hook & Listening Demonstration
Introducing Empathic Listening
Worksheet Activity
Role-Play Practice
Debrief & Reflection
Worksheet
Activity
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Empower students to apply empathy skills in real-life contexts by analyzing scenarios, planning empathetic responses, and committing to empathy actions.
Applying empathy in everyday situations helps students generalize social-emotional skills, strengthens relationships, and fosters a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introducing Empathy in Action
5 minutes
Step 3
Real-Life Scenario Activity
12 minutes
Step 4
Action Plan Development
5 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Commitment
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Empathy in Action
Hook & Review
Introducing Empathy in Action
Real-Life Scenario Activity
Action Plan Development
Debrief & Commitment
Activity
Worksheet
