Lesson Plan
Empathy Exploration Outline
Students will learn and practice empathy by engaging in interactive activities, role-plays, and reflective journaling to understand different perspectives and foster kindness.
Building empathy helps students connect, reduces conflicts, and strengthens classroom community by promoting understanding and respectful communication.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Charades
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: What Is Empathy?
10 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Perspective Swap Role-Play
20 minutes
Step 4
Discussion: Empathy Circle Debrief
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection: Empathy Journal
8 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down: Kindness Pledge Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Walking in Their Shoes
What is Empathy?
Empathy vs. Sympathy
Why Empathy Matters
Three Steps to Empathy
Step 1: Notice
Step 2: Understand
Step 3: Respond
Scenario Discussion
Ready to Walk in Their Shoes?
Warm Up
Activity
Discussion
Journal
Cool Down
