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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
Walking in Others’ Shoes
What Is Empathy?
Feeling Faces Wheel
Scenario Exploration
Empathy Response Practice
Reflection Journal
Next Steps

Worksheet


Reading


Worksheet


Journal


Cool Down

