Lesson Plan

Walking in Others' Shoes

Students will explore how empathy enhances emotional awareness by identifying feelings in themselves and others through real-life scenarios and practice responding with supportive actions.

Developing empathy helps students recognize and manage emotions, build stronger peer relationships, and create a supportive classroom environment, reducing conflicts and fostering emotional growth.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Exploration

10 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Response Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Journal

5 minutes

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Walking in Others’ Shoes

What Is Empathy?

Feeling Faces Wheel

Scenario Exploration

Empathy Response Practice

Reflection Journal

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Journal

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Walking in Others' Shoes

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Khalisa Abdussamad

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