Lesson Plan
Empathy Exploration Plan
Students will define empathy, recognize emotions in others through stories and activities, and create a personal commitment to show empathy.
Building empathy strengthens social awareness, fosters caring classroom relationships, and supports students’ emotional development.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Snapshot Emotions
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Feelings Uncovered Slides
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Story Circle Share
10 minutes
Step 4
Discussion: Understanding Perspectives
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Kindness Promise
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Uncovered: Discovering Empathy
What Is Empathy?
Why Does Empathy Matter?
Meet the Feelings
Feeling Scenarios
Spot the Emotion
How Can We Show Empathy?
Quick Reflection
Next Steps
Warm Up
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
