Lesson Plan

Empathy Explorers Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize others’ emotions and practice caring responses through story, visuals, and role-play to build empathy.

Early empathy fosters social-emotional growth, kindness, and positive peer relationships. Teaching empathy in Pre-K supports self-regulation and inclusive classroom culture.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Direct Instruction

2 minutes

Step 2

Guided Practice

4 minutes

Step 3

Independent Practice

3 minutes

Step 4

Closure & Reflection

1 minute

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Empathy Explorers!

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What Is Empathy?

How Do They Feel?

Show You Care

Great Job, Explorers!

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Empathy Explorers

Deidra Winn

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