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Empathy in Action

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Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

Demonstrating empathy and compassion

This lesson focuses on teaching students the importance of empathy and compassion through interactive activities and discussions. By engaging in a video, worksheet, and collaborative activities, students will learn to recognize and express empathy in various situations. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that foster a supportive and understanding classroom environment.

Audience

Grades 3 and 4

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Blended Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Social Emotional Learning For Kids: Benji, the Bad Day, and Me, Empathy Worksheet, Empathy Role-Play Activity, Empathy Exit Ticket, and Paper and colored pencils for Empathy Cards, Bookmarks, and Posters

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what empathy and compassion mean.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they have shown or received empathy.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the Empathy Worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on how they can show empathy in their daily lives.

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

5 mins

  • Organize students into small groups.
  • Assign each group a scenario where they must act out showing empathy.
  • Encourage students to discuss how they felt during the role-play.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Distribute the Empathy Exit Ticket for students to complete.
  • Collect exit tickets to assess understanding.

Step 6

Empathy Craft Activities

5 mins

  • Provide each student with paper and colored pencils.
  • Option 1: Design an Empathy Card with a message or drawing that represents empathy.
  • Option 2: Create an Empathy Bookmark with an empathetic quote or drawing.
  • Option 3: Make an Empathy Poster illustrating acts of empathy to display in the classroom.
  • Share and discuss the different ways empathy can be expressed through these crafts.
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Worksheet

Empathy Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on how they can demonstrate empathy in various situations.

Describe a time when you showed empathy to someone.

Think about a time when you helped a friend or family member.







How can you show empathy to a new student in your class?

Consider how you would make them feel welcome.







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Quiz

Empathy Exit Ticket

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Worksheet

Empathy Role-Play Scenarios

These printable cards contain scenarios for students to role-play, helping them practice empathy in various situations.




A new student is sitting alone at lunch. How can you make them feel welcome?







Your friend is upset because they lost their favorite toy. How can you show you care?







A classmate is struggling with a math problem. How can you offer help?







Someone accidentally bumps into you in the hallway. How do you respond with empathy?







Your sibling is nervous about a school presentation. How can you support them?




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