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Empathy in Action

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Ja'Mela Smith

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

To teach empathy

This lesson introduces 3rd graders to the concept of empathy through a discussion and a role-playing activity. Empathy is a crucial social-emotional skill that helps students understand and share the feelings of others, fostering a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment. By engaging in this lesson, students will develop a better understanding of how to recognize and respond to the emotions of their peers.

Audience

3rd Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Blended Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, Post-it Notes, and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief introduction to empathy, explaining it as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
  • Ask students if they have ever felt happy or sad because of something that happened to a friend.

Step 2

Discussion

10 minutes

  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about empathy.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to understanding others' feelings.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

10 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a Role-Playing Scenario.
  • Ask students to act out their scenario, focusing on how they can show empathy in the situation.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class how empathy was demonstrated.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

  • Recap the key points about empathy and its importance.
  • Ask students to share one way they can practice empathy in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on empathy, helping students explore and understand the concept.

What does empathy mean to you?

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







Why is it important to understand how others feel?

Discuss how empathy can help build friendships and resolve conflicts.







Can you think of a time when someone showed empathy towards you? How did it make you feel?

Allow students to share personal stories to make the concept more relatable.







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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on practicing empathy.




A friend is upset because they lost their favorite toy. How can you show empathy?







A classmate is nervous about speaking in front of the class. What can you do to help them feel better?







Someone in your group is feeling left out during a game. How can you include them?




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