Lesson Plan
Empathy Explorers Lesson Plan
Students will define empathy, recognize emotions, practice perspective-taking, and apply empathetic responses in real scenarios through a structured five-week program.
A multi-week format allows gradual skill-building, reinforcement through practice, and deeper reflection, ensuring sustainable empathy growth and peer connection.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Week 1: Introduction to Empathy
30 minutes
Step 2
Week 2: Recognizing Emotions in Ourselves and Others
30 minutes
Step 3
Week 3: Perspective-Taking Skills
30 minutes
Step 4
Week 4: Empathy Scenario Role-Play
30 minutes
Step 5
Week 5: Reflection and Real-Life Application
30 minutes
Slide Deck
Empathy Explorers
What Is Empathy?
Feelings Chart
Scenario Role-Play
Reflection
Wrap-Up & Takeaways
Activity
Worksheet
Reading
