Seeing Through Others' Eyes

Jill Everett

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Seeing Through Others' Eyes

Perspective Taking

This lesson introduces first graders to the concept of perspective-taking, helping them understand how others might see and feel about situations differently. Through interactive activities and a worksheet, students will practice putting themselves in others' shoes, fostering empathy and social awareness. This skill is crucial for developing strong interpersonal relationships and understanding diverse viewpoints.

Audience

First Graders

Time

30 mins

Approach

Materials

Worksheet: Perspective Taking Scenarios, Pencils, Whiteboard and markers, and Video: The City Mouse and The Country Mouse

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin by asking students if they know what it means to "see through someone else's eyes."
Explain that perspective-taking is about understanding how someone else might feel or think.
Share a simple example, like how a friend might feel if they lost their favorite toy.

Step 2

Story Time

5 mins

Watch the video The City Mouse and The Country Mouse.
Discuss the different perspectives of the city mouse and the country mouse.
Ask students how each mouse might feel about their own home and the other's home.

Step 3

Group Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Give each group a simple scenario (e.g., a child sharing a toy, a friend feeling left out).
Ask groups to discuss how each person in the scenario might feel and why.
Encourage students to think about different feelings and thoughts.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

Hand out the "Perspective Taking Scenarios" worksheet.
Instruct students to read each scenario and draw or write how they think the characters might feel.
Walk around to assist and encourage students to think deeply about each perspective.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Gather students back together and ask a few to share their thoughts from the worksheet.
Discuss why it's important to understand others' perspectives.
Reinforce that perspective-taking helps us be kind and considerate friends.

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Worksheet

Perspective Taking Scenarios

This worksheet provides scenarios for students to practice perspective-taking by identifying how different characters might feel in various situations.

Scenario 1: Alex's friend didn't invite him to a party. How might Alex feel? How might his friend feel?

Think about feelings like sadness, confusion, or maybe even relief.

Scenario 2: Jamie shared her lunch with a new student. How might Jamie feel? How might the new student feel?

Consider feelings like happiness, gratitude, or nervousness.

Scenario 3: Sam accidentally broke his sister's toy. How might Sam feel? How might his sister feel?

Think about feelings like guilt, anger, or forgiveness.