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Empathy Storytime

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Lesson Plan

Empathy Storytime

Practice empathy and perspectives

In this lesson, students will engage in a storytime session that centers on empathy. They will listen to a story and then participate in a discussion and role-playing activity to explore how they might respond emotionally in similar situations. This lesson is important as it helps young children develop empathy, understand different perspectives, and improve their social-emotional skills.

Audience

Pre-K and Kindergarten

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Practice empathy and perspectives

Materials

Storybook on empathy, Discussion Questions, and Role-play Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle on the carpet.
  • Briefly introduce the concept of empathy, explaining it as understanding and sharing the feelings of others.

Step 2

Storytime

8 minutes

  • Read a storybook that focuses on empathy. Choose a book that is age-appropriate and engaging.
  • Pause occasionally to ask questions about how the characters might be feeling.

Step 3

Discussion

5 minutes

  • Use the provided discussion questions to talk about the story.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the characters' experiences.

Step 4

Role-Playing Activity

3 minutes

  • Present simple scenarios from the story and ask students to role-play how they would respond empathetically.
  • Guide them to express feelings and offer support to others.

Step 5

Closure

2 minutes

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice empathy in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Empathy Discussion Questions

Discussion questions to help students reflect on the story and practice empathy.

How did the main character feel when they were sad?

Encourage students to think about the character's emotions and relate them to their own experiences.







What could you do to help a friend who feels the same way?

Guide students to think of kind and supportive actions they can take.







Why is it important to understand how others feel?

Discuss the importance of empathy in building friendships and community.







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Worksheet

Empathy Role-Play Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play and practice empathy.




A friend is crying because they lost their toy.







Someone is feeling left out during playtime.







A classmate is nervous about speaking in front of the class.




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