Lesson Plan
Empathy Role-Play Guide
In six 60-minute sessions, students practice empathy through guided role-plays and perspective-taking activities, aiming to boost social awareness and strengthen peer connections.
Empathy skills help students understand peers’ feelings, reduce conflicts, and create a supportive classroom community by fostering perspective-taking and reflection.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
30 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Empathy
60 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Perspective-Taking Skills
60 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Scenario Swap
60 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Advanced Role-Play
60 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Collaborative Debrief
60 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Performance Showcase & Reflection
60 minutes
Slide Deck
Walk in Their Shoes
What Is Empathy?
Why Empathy Matters
How to Practice Empathy
Think-Pair-Share Activity
Your Empathy Goal
Activity
Discussion
Rubric
