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Empathy Exploration

Lesson Plan

Empathy Exploration

Show and understand empathy

This lesson introduces 8-year-olds to the concept of empathy through a blended learning approach. By using a video and a picture book, students will explore how to recognize and express empathy in various situations. This lesson is important as it helps children develop social-emotional skills, fostering a more understanding and compassionate classroom environment.

Audience

8 year olds

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Blended Learning

Materials

Video: Social Emotional Learning For Kids: Benji, the Bad Day, and Me, Picture Book: A Little Spot of Empathy, Discussion Questions, and Parent Letter

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Begin by asking students if they know what empathy means.
  • Explain that empathy is understanding and sharing the feelings of others.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Picture Book Reading

5 mins

  • Read aloud from the picture book "A Little Spot of Empathy."
  • Pause to discuss key moments where characters demonstrate empathy.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about empathy.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to empathy.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize the key points about empathy.
  • Encourage students to practice empathy in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Empathy Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the concept of empathy and how it can be applied in their lives.

What does empathy mean to you?

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







How did the characters in the video show empathy?

Discuss specific examples from the video where characters understood and shared feelings.







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

Invite students to share personal stories and reflect on how it felt to be empathetic.







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Reading

Parent Letter

A letter to parents explaining the lesson on empathy and suggesting ways to reinforce the concept at home.

Dear Parents,

This week, our class is exploring the concept of empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, and it is a crucial skill for building strong, compassionate relationships.

In our lesson, we will watch a video and read a picture book that illustrate how empathy can be shown in different situations. We will also have discussions to help students reflect on their own experiences with empathy.

To reinforce this lesson at home, you might:

  • Ask your child to share what they learned about empathy.
  • Encourage them to think about how they can show empathy to family members and friends.
  • Share stories from your own life where empathy played a role.

Thank you for supporting your child's social-emotional development.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

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