Lesson Plan
Empathy Role-Play Guide
Students will practice stepping into others’ shoes through structured role-plays and guided reflection, aiming to strengthen social awareness, peer connections, and CASEL empathy skills.
Developing empathy helps students understand diverse perspectives, build stronger relationships, and foster a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Role-Play Activity
25 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Debrief Discussion
15 minutes
Step 4
Assessment & Feedback
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Walk in Their Shoes
What is Empathy?
Why Empathy Matters
Steps to Take Another’s Perspective
Perspective-Taking Example
Ready to Role-Play?
Activity
Discussion
Rubric
