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Empathy Exploration: Benji's Bad Day

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Ja'Mela Smith

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Empathy Exploration: Benji's Bad Day

To teach students about empathy

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of empathy through a video, discussion, and activities. The lesson begins with a video titled "Social Emotional Learning For Kids: Benji, the Bad Day, and Me," which illustrates empathy through a relatable story. Students will then engage in a discussion to deepen their understanding, followed by a collaborative activity to practice empathy in real-life scenarios. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, fostering a more compassionate and understanding classroom environment.

Audience

2nd grade students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Blended Learning

Materials

Video: Social Emotional Learning For Kids: Benji, the Bad Day, and Me, Empathy Discussion Questions, Empathy Worksheet, Empathy Reading Handout, and Empathy Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students if they know what empathy means.
  • Introduce the video "Social Emotional Learning For Kids: Benji, the Bad Day, and Me" and explain that it will help them understand empathy better.

Step 2

Video Viewing

11 mins

  • Play the video "Social Emotional Learning For Kids: Benji, the Bad Day, and Me."
  • Ask students to pay attention to how Sammy and Benji feel and how they show empathy.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the Empathy Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the characters' experiences.

Step 4

Activity

5 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a scenario from the Empathy Worksheet.
  • Ask them to discuss how they would show empathy in that situation and share with the class.

Step 5

Closure

4 mins

  • Distribute the Empathy Exit Ticket for students to complete.
  • Ask students to write one way they can show empathy to someone today.
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Discussion

Empathy Discussion Questions

This discussion will help students reflect on the video and understand empathy.

What does empathy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about understanding and sharing the feelings of others.







How did Sammy and Benji show empathy in the video?

Discuss specific actions or words that demonstrated empathy.







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

Invite students to share personal experiences and relate them to the video.







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Worksheet

Empathy Worksheet

This worksheet provides scenarios for students to practice empathy.

Your friend is sad because they lost their favorite toy. How can you show empathy?








A classmate is new and doesn't have anyone to play with. What can you do to help?








Someone in your group is struggling with a math problem. How can you support them?








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Reading

Empathy Reading Handout

This handout provides a brief overview of empathy and its importance.

What is Empathy?
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It means putting yourself in someone else's shoes and trying to feel what they feel.

Why is Empathy Important?
Empathy helps us connect with others and build strong, caring relationships. It allows us to support friends and family when they need it most.

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Quiz

Empathy Exit Ticket

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