Lesson Plan
Lily's Empathy Explorers Plan
Students will define empathy, explain why it matters, and practice empathic responses through group discussion and personal reflection.
Cultivating empathy helps 7th graders understand peers’ perspectives, build stronger relationships, and create a supportive classroom culture.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Lesson Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Activity
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Share
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Lily’s Empathy Explorers
What Is Empathy?
Why Empathy Matters
Warm-Up: Empathy Scenarios
Guided Discussion
Reflection Activity
Wrap-Up & Share
Warm Up
Worksheet
Reading
