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The Empathy Game

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Lesson Plan

The Empathy Game

Enhance empathy through role-play

In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing scenarios to explore different perspectives and practice empathy. This activity is crucial for developing social-emotional skills, promoting inclusivity, and fostering a compassionate classroom environment. By understanding and sharing the feelings of others, students will learn to build stronger, more empathetic relationships.

Audience

Grades 3-5 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Enhance empathy through role-play

Materials

Role-playing scenario cards, Discussion questions, and Reflection worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what empathy means.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they have shown empathy or seen it in action.

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

20 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute role-playing scenario cards to each group.
  • Instruct students to act out their scenarios, focusing on understanding and expressing the emotions involved.
  • Rotate scenarios among groups if time allows.

Step 3

Debrief Discussion

10 minutes

  • Gather students back together.
  • Use discussion questions to guide a conversation about their experiences during the role-play.
  • Encourage students to share what they learned about empathy and different perspectives.

Step 4

Reflection Activity

5 minutes

  • Hand out reflection worksheets.
  • Ask students to write about what they learned and how they can apply empathy in their daily lives.
  • Collect worksheets for review.
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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenario Cards

These cards contain different scenarios for students to role-play, helping them practice empathy by considering various perspectives.




You see a new student sitting alone at lunch. How do you approach them?







Your friend is upset because they lost a game. How do you comfort them?







A classmate is being teased for their accent. How do you support them?







You accidentally broke your sibling's favorite toy. How do you make it right?




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Discussion

Empathy Discussion Questions

These questions will guide a debrief discussion to help students reflect on their role-playing experiences and the concept of empathy.

What was the most challenging part of your role-play scenario?

Encourage students to think about the emotions involved and how they navigated them.







How did it feel to put yourself in someone else's shoes?

Discuss the importance of perspective-taking and understanding others' feelings.







What did you learn about empathy from this activity?

Highlight key takeaways and how empathy can be applied in real-life situations.







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Worksheet

Empathy Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet allows students to reflect on their learning and how they can apply empathy in their lives.

Describe a time when you showed empathy. What did you do?








How can you show empathy to someone who is feeling sad or left out?








Why is it important to understand how others feel?








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