Lesson Plan
Mirror Moments Plan
Students will practice identifying and articulating others’ feelings through guided mirroring, reflection prompts, paired interviews, and personal journaling to build empathy.
Developing social awareness and empathy helps 6th graders navigate relationships, understand peers’ emotions, and foster a supportive classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Emotion Mirror Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Reflection
7 minutes
Step 3
Paired Feelings Interview
10 minutes
Step 4
Personal Reflection Journaling
5 minutes
Step 5
Group Debrief
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Reflection Prompts
Recall a Time You Felt Proud
Think of a Moment You Felt Disappointed
Remember a Time You Were Surprised
Recall a Moment You Helped Someone
Think of a Time You Felt Left Out
Recall a Time You Felt Grateful
Think of a Moment You Felt Nervous
Reflect on Today’s Conversations
Activity
Journal
Warm Up
