Lesson Plan
Empathy Express
Students will learn to recognize and label emotions in themselves and others, demonstrate caring behaviors, and practice empathy through interactive stories, movement games, and creative activities.
Empathy is a foundational social-emotional skill that helps children build positive relationships, resolve conflicts peacefully, and contribute to a caring classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Greeting
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Time
8 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Matching Game
8 minutes
Step 4
Creative Empathy Activity
6 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Empathy Express
How Are You Feeling?
Story Time
Emotion Matching Game
Creative Empathy
Reflection Time
Great Job, Empathy Explorers!

Warm Up


Game


Activity


Cool Down

