Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Introduce students to perspective taking by exploring a short empathy story, engaging in guided discussion, and reflecting on different viewpoints to build self-awareness and classroom empathy.

Understanding others’ perspectives fosters empathy, improves communication, and builds a supportive classroom culture where students feel heard and valued.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Feeling Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Reading

8 minutes

Step 3

Guided Discussion

7 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

6 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Preview

4 minutes

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Slide Deck

Session 1: Perspective Taking

Warm-Up: Feeling Check-In

Empathy Story

Guided Discussion

Role-Play Activity

Reflection & Preview

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Script

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Worksheet

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Activity

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