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Empathy in Action

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Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

Understand and practice empathy

This lesson introduces students to the concept of empathy through a combination of discussion, video, and worksheet activities. By exploring the story of Sammy and Benji, students will learn to recognize emotions and understand the importance of empathy in everyday interactions. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and encouraging students to be considerate and understanding towards others.

Audience

Elementary Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Materials

Discussion Questions, Empathy Worksheet, and Video: Social Emotional Learning For Kids: Benji, the Bad Day, and Me

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to empathy, explaining it as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
  • Ask students if they can recall a time when they felt understood by someone else.

Step 2

Video Viewing

11 mins

Step 3

Discussion

7 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Focus on how empathy is shown in the story and how students can apply similar empathy in their own lives.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the Empathy Worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on how they can practice empathy in different scenarios.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to think about one way they can show empathy to someone today.
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Discussion

Empathy Discussion

This discussion will help students reflect on the video and explore the concept of empathy through guided questions.

What was Sammy's day like, and how did it make him feel?

Encourage students to describe the events of Sammy's day and discuss how those events might have affected his emotions.







How did Benji find comfort after his bad day?

Discuss Benji's use of his box as a safe space and how it helped him cope with his feelings.







What are some ways we can show empathy to others?

Guide students to think of practical ways to show empathy, such as listening, offering help, or simply being present.







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Worksheet

Empathy Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on empathy and how they can practice it in various situations.

Describe a time when someone showed empathy towards you. How did it make you feel?








Think of a friend who might be having a bad day. What can you do to show empathy towards them?








List three ways you can practice empathy at school.








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