Lesson Plan
Empathy Expedition Outline
Guide 4th graders to deepen empathy using CASEL competencies by exploring perspectives through stories, discussions, and role-play.
Empathy fosters positive relationships, emotional awareness, and inclusive classroom culture. This lesson builds students’ perspective-taking skills and social responsibility.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Define Empathy Discussion
5 minutes
Step 3
Perspective Reading
10 minutes
Step 4
Empathy Circle
10 minutes
Step 5
Walk a Mile Reflection
15 minutes
Step 6
Role-Play Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 7
Wrap-Up & Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Empathy Expedition
What is Empathy?
CASEL Competencies
Scenario: A New Student
Perspective Reading
Empathy Circle
Walk a Mile: Reflection
Role-Play Time
Exit Ticket
Reading
Discussion
Activity
