This lesson focuses on helping students understand and practice perspective-taking, an essential social-emotional skill. By engaging in activities that encourage seeing situations from different viewpoints, students will develop empathy and flexibility in thinking. This lesson is crucial for fostering understanding and reducing conflicts in social interactions.
Sarah Corrigan
Psychologist
This lesson focuses on helping students understand and practice perspective-taking, an essential social-emotional skill. By engaging in activities that encourage seeing situations from different viewpoints, students will develop empathy and flexibility in thinking. This lesson is crucial for fostering understanding and reducing conflicts in social interactions.
Paul Tentindo
Psychologist
This lesson plan is designed to help third-grade students develop perspective-taking skills through engaging activities, discussions, and multimedia resources. Over 15 sessions, students will explore the concept of empathy and respect, learning to understand and appreciate different viewpoints. This lesson is crucial for fostering social-emotional growth and enhancing interpersonal relationships among students.
Kaila Krouse
Counselor
This lesson aims to enhance the social perspective-taking abilities of two 6th grade boys. By engaging in a variety of activities, including watching a video, completing a worksheet, reading, and participating in a discussion and activity, students will learn to understand and appreciate different viewpoints. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and improving social interactions, which are essential skills for personal and academic success.
Paul Tentindo
Psychologist
This lesson is designed for a small group of intellectually impaired students to help them develop perspective-taking skills. Through engaging discussions and a carefully selected video, students will learn to understand and appreciate different viewpoints, fostering empathy and social understanding. This 20-minute session is crucial for enhancing social interactions and building emotional intelligence.
Farrah Keeler
Psychologist
This lesson aims to help 3rd graders develop the skill of perspective taking through active learning strategies. By engaging in a video, worksheet, and discussion, students will learn to understand and appreciate different viewpoints. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy and social skills, which are crucial for building positive relationships and effective communication.
Kimberlee Nutter
Counselor
This lesson engages students in perspective-taking and social skills through interactive games and collaborative activities. By participating in role-playing scenarios, art-based activities, and group discussions, students will practice understanding different viewpoints and improve their communication skills. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and effective social interactions, which are essential for personal and academic success.
Ali Shwartz
Instructor
This lesson introduces second graders to the concept of perspective taking through a fun and interactive story activity. Students will learn to understand and appreciate different viewpoints, which is crucial for developing empathy and social skills. By engaging in discussions and activities, students will practice seeing situations from others' perspectives, enhancing their ability to connect with peers.
Jill Everett
Counselor
This lesson aims to enhance the social perspective-taking abilities of two 6th grade boys. By engaging in a variety of activities, including watching a video, completing a worksheet, reading, and participating in a discussion and activity, students will learn to understand and appreciate different viewpoints. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and improving social interactions, which are essential skills for personal and academic success.
Sarah Corrigan
Psychologist
This lesson aims to enhance the social perspective-taking abilities of two 6th grade boys. By engaging in a variety of activities, including watching a video, completing a worksheet, reading, and participating in a discussion and activity, students will learn to understand and appreciate different viewpoints. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and improving social interactions, which are essential skills for personal and academic success.
Tara Buonanno Williams
Psychologist
This lesson is designed for kindergarteners with trauma backgrounds to help them develop perspective-taking skills. Through engaging activities, a video, and a game, students will learn to understand and appreciate different viewpoints, fostering empathy and social-emotional growth. The lesson is structured for a single 30-minute session, focusing on group interaction and support.
Gabi Osborne
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson focuses on helping a 4th-grade student develop perspective-taking skills through a guided discussion. The student will be presented with scenarios to identify and discuss emotions and reactions. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy and emotional intelligence, which are crucial for social interactions and personal development.
Gianna Akerberg
Counselor, Social Worker
This lesson introduces first graders to the concept of perspective-taking, helping them understand how others might see and feel about situations differently. Through interactive activities and a worksheet, students will practice putting themselves in others' shoes, fostering empathy and social awareness. This skill is crucial for developing strong interpersonal relationships and understanding diverse viewpoints.
Jill Everett
Counselor
This lesson focuses on helping students understand and identify other people's feelings and points of view through scenarios. It is important as it fosters empathy and social awareness, which are crucial skills for personal and social development.
Kailey Bay
Counselor
In this lesson, students will engage in an interactive game where they take turns stepping into different characters' shoes, exploring scenarios from various perspectives. This activity is designed to help students build empathy and enhance their ability to understand others' feelings. By fostering empathy, students can improve their social interactions and emotional intelligence, which are crucial skills for personal and academic success.
Victoria Claas
Counselor
This lesson is designed for a social skills group of students in grades 5-8, focusing on the essential skill of perspective taking. Through engaging activities, discussions, and a game, students will learn to see things from others' viewpoints and consider their experiences, enhancing their empathy and social interactions. This single 45-minute session will empower students to better understand and connect with those around them.
Bill Sylvia
Counselor
This lesson helps kindergarten students develop perspective-taking and conflict resolution skills through engaging activities. By using experiential and game-based learning, students will practice I-messages and learn to understand others' viewpoints. This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy and effective communication, aligning with ASCA mindsets and behaviors.
James Kelliher
Counselor
This 4-session lesson for 11th graders focuses on developing social perspective-taking skills and strategies to overcome social anxiety. By understanding others' viewpoints and managing social fears, students can improve their interpersonal relationships and communication skills, which are crucial for personal and professional success.
Ali Shwartz
Instructor
In this engaging lesson designed for a fourth and fifth grade combo class, students will explore the concept of perspective-taking. By understanding how someone else's point of view can influence their own thoughts and actions, students will develop empathy and critical thinking skills. This lesson is crucial for fostering social-emotional learning and enhancing interpersonal relationships. The lesson is designed to be completed in one 30-minute session and includes a variety of interactive components to cater to diverse learning needs, including a student with autism.
Hanna Figgins
Psychologist, Behavior Interventionist, Counselor
In this lesson, young students will participate in a series of interactive activities, including role-playing and drawing, to explore simple scenarios from various perspectives. These activities are designed to help students build empathy and understand others' feelings. By fostering empathy, students can improve their social interactions and learn to appreciate diverse perspectives.
Victoria Claas
Counselor
This lesson aims to help a 7th-grade student interpret the perspectives of others in social situations. By using the 'Brené Brown on Empathy' video, the student will learn about empathy and how to understand and connect with others' feelings. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy and improves social interactions, helping students build stronger relationships.
Tara Buonanno Williams
Psychologist
This lesson aims to help fourth-grade girls with autism understand the perspectives of others by recognizing cues such as body language, tone of voice, and words. Through a combination of video and role-playing activities, students will learn to interpret social cues and develop empathy. This lesson is crucial for enhancing social interactions and building respectful relationships.
Melissa Fernandes
Psychologist
In this lesson, students will engage in a role-playing activity designed to help them understand and practice perspective taking. By stepping into the shoes of different characters, students will learn to see situations from various viewpoints, fostering empathy and social understanding. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical social-emotional skills that are essential for effective communication and collaboration.
Jaclyn Andon
Counselor
This lesson introduces Grade 7 students to the concept of perspective taking, helping them understand and appreciate different viewpoints. By engaging in activities and discussions, students will develop empathy and improve their social skills, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.
Jillian Scaficchia
Psychologist
Designed for students (Grades 4-6), this lesson fosters empathy and understanding by exploring the concept of perspective taking. Through story analysis, role-playing, and guided discussion, students learn to consider situations from different viewpoints, improving their ability to navigate social interactions and resolve conflicts more constructively. The objective is to enhance social-emotional literacy and foster a more inclusive mindset. This lesson is for elementary school students (Grades 4-6) and can be completed in one 60-minute session.
Elementary Counselor
Counselor
In this 30-minute lesson, 3rd graders will learn the skill of perspective taking—understanding how others think and feel—in a fun, interactive way. This lesson builds empathy and improves communication by engaging students in scenarios, discussions, and activities that help them “step into someone else’s shoes.” Audience: 3rd Grade, Tier 1 Classroom, 1 session.
Laura Evendorff
Psychologist
This lesson aims to help students develop their perspective-taking skills through an engaging game-based activity using scenario cards. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to consider and articulate different viewpoints in various situations. This skill is crucial for improving empathy, social interactions, and conflict resolution.
Ally Rickert
Counselor
In this one-on-one lesson, a 4th grade student will practice reconstructing peers’ viewpoints to strengthen Social Awareness skills according to CASEL. Through guided exercises, the student will learn empathy and perspective-taking in a concise 20-minute session. This Tier 3 individual intervention is tailored to the student’s needs.
Akira Townes
School Administrator
This lesson introduces Pre-Primary 1 & 2 students to the concept of perspective-taking, helping them understand that others may have different thoughts and feelings. This foundational social-emotional skill is crucial for developing empathy and positive social interactions. This single-session lesson is designed for a one-hour class.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on helping 3rd graders understand perspective taking while briefly introducing the concept of personal boundaries. Through a short video and guided discussion, students will learn to see situations from others' viewpoints and recognize the importance of respecting boundaries. This lesson is essential for fostering empathy and effective communication in social interactions.
Brunna Afonso
Counselor
In this 25-minute Tier 1 social awareness lesson for 4th graders, students explore perspective-taking through real-life scenarios to recognize diverse emotions and viewpoints. This engaging session helps build empathy and social awareness essential for healthy relationships.
Dan Wagner
Instructor
This lesson engages students in role-playing scenarios to explore different perspectives, enhancing their empathy. By stepping into someone else's shoes, students learn to understand and appreciate diverse viewpoints, which is crucial for fostering a supportive classroom environment. This lesson helps students develop social-emotional skills, promoting a more inclusive and empathetic community.
Taylor Toumayan
Counselor, Social Worker
This resource helps students develop perspective-taking skills by exploring different viewpoints in everyday situations. Understanding diverse perspectives is crucial for fostering empathy and positive social interactions in the classroom and beyond. Audience: 4th Grade Class, Duration: 50 minutes, Sessions: 1.
Jackson Goscha
Counselor
This lesson introduces Pre-Primary 1+2 students to the concept of perspective-taking, helping them understand that others may have different feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Developing perspective-taking skills is crucial for building empathy, improving social interactions, and resolving conflicts peacefully. This lesson is designed for a single 60-minute session.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This lesson is designed for a 6th grade male student and focuses on using social stories to help him identify and understand different perspectives in common social situations. Over four 20-minute sessions, the student will engage with tailored social stories that illustrate various viewpoints, enhancing his empathy and social awareness. This lesson is crucial for developing interpersonal skills and fostering a deeper understanding of peer interactions.
Kristen Hayden
Counselor
This lesson focuses on perspective taking for 2nd-grade students, designed to help them understand and appreciate different viewpoints. It's a Tier 2 lesson, ideal for small groups needing extra support in social-emotional learning, and will be conducted in a single 30-minute session.
jennifer.andreas
Counselor
A targeted intervention for a 7th grade student on social awareness through perspective-taking, featuring scaffolded scenario practice to build empathy and understanding in a 15-minute one-on-one session.
Mackenzie Pittman
Special Education Teacher
In this 30-minute 9th grade lesson, students will learn what perspective taking is and why it matters in everyday interactions. Through discussion, scenarios, and role-play, students will practice seeing situations from others’ viewpoints to build empathy and improve communication.
jtoomey
Counselor
This lesson is designed for 9th grade special education students to enhance their social awareness skills. By exploring perspectives and understanding emotions, students will develop empathy and improve their social interactions. This 30-minute session will include a lesson plan, discussion, and video, tailored to support students on the spectrum.
Ryan Guild
Counselor
A comprehensive 25-session series for 3rd-grade students focusing on perspective-taking. Each session will explore different aspects of understanding and appreciating different viewpoints, fostering empathy, and enhancing social-emotional skills.
Emily Russen
Counselor
Students will explore the importance of perspective-taking through storytelling and role-playing. Understanding different viewpoints is essential for building empathy and strong social connections. This lesson is designed for a 3rd grade class and will take approximately 45 minutes.
Jamilah Murrell
Counselor
This lesson engages students in role-playing scenarios to help them express and navigate different social situations or emotions. By participating in these activities, students will develop empathy, social understanding, and perspective-taking skills. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence and helps students understand diverse perspectives, which are crucial for building positive relationships and a supportive classroom environment.
Sarah Peters
Psychologist
This lesson focuses on helping 6th-grade students develop the skill of perspective-taking. Students will engage in discussions, role-playing activities, and reflective exercises to better understand and appreciate different viewpoints. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy, improves social interactions, and enhances problem-solving skills.
Stefany Shouman
History
This lesson helps 3rd graders understand the concept of perspective-taking, encouraging them to consider how others might feel or think in various situations. Through engaging storytelling and role-playing, students will practice empathy and develop a deeper appreciation for individual differences, fostering more compassionate interactions within the classroom and beyond. Audience: 3rd Grade, 1 session, 45 minutes.
Christine Goonan
General Education Teacher
A 3-session, 20-minute individual lesson guiding a 2nd grader to develop empathy, perspective-taking, and reduce self-centered thinking through interactive activities and a culminating project. This helps the student recognize others’ feelings and builds social skills crucial for classroom success.
Margaret Olson
Counselor
This lesson helps 12th-grade students develop empathy and perspective-taking skills by analyzing various social scenarios. Understanding different viewpoints is crucial for building stronger relationships and navigating complex social situations. This lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.
Kathleen Giorgio
Counselor
This lesson aims to enhance empathy by encouraging students to step into others' shoes. Through guided exercises, students will practice seeing conflicts from different viewpoints, which is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and understanding others' perspectives. This lesson is important as it helps students with autism improve their social interactions and emotional intelligence.
Micaela Flynn
Counselor
Through imaginative storytelling and role-playing, students will explore various perspectives and experiences different from their own, enhancing their empathy and understanding of diverse worldviews. This single-session lesson for grades 3-5 runs 60 minutes to develop students' empathy and social awareness through interactive activities.
harlowr
Special Education Teacher
This interactive lesson helps Kindergarten and 1st-grade students develop empathy by understanding different viewpoints. Through a visual 'perspective glasses' activity and scenario discussions, children learn to imagine how others might feel in various situations, fostering kindness and social awareness. This lesson is designed for a single 45-minute session for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students.
Stella Seixas McCarthy
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 2nd-grade students develop beginning perspective-taking skills by exploring how others might feel in different social scenarios. By considering various viewpoints, students will learn to understand and empathize with their peers, fostering a more compassionate classroom environment. This single session lesson is designed for a 30-minute duration.
struzik_kristina
Counselor
This lesson will enable 5th-grade students to define perspective-taking and identify different viewpoints in social scenarios. Understanding different perspectives is crucial for developing empathy and navigating social interactions effectively. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session.
Alexandria Huddleston
Instructor
This lesson is designed for 10th-grade students to understand perspective-taking when resolving conflicts. It is crucial for developing empathy and effective communication skills, especially for students with IEP counseling goals. The lesson will be conducted in one 25-minute session, focusing on group activities and discussions to enhance understanding and application of perspective-taking in real-life scenarios.
rruiz
Counselor
This 20-minute lesson for 5th-grade students helps them understand and practice perspective-taking. By actively listening and considering different viewpoints, students will learn to navigate social situations with greater empathy and understanding. This skill is crucial for fostering positive relationships and a respectful classroom community.
Courtney Fischer
Social Worker
Students explore everyday social situations and practice choosing empathetic responses to build perspective-taking and social awareness.
Meagan
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 4th-grade students understand and identify how others are thinking and feeling through social scenarios. By engaging in role-playing and discussions, students will develop empathy and improve their social skills. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence, which is crucial for building positive relationships and effective communication.
Jill Chisholm
Social Worker
This lesson engages 8th graders in understanding how their choices affect others and how they are perceived. Through experiential and game-based learning, students will explore empathy and perspective-taking. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that are essential for healthy relationships and community building.
Jenny Kaplan
Counselor
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.
ROBIN GOAN
Counselor
This lesson helps 7th-grade students develop empathy and perspective-taking skills by actively considering situations from another person's viewpoint. Understanding different perspectives is crucial for effective communication, resolving conflicts, and building a more compassionate community. This single-session lesson is designed for a 30-minute duration.
R Silva
Social Worker, Special Education Teacher
This individual lesson is designed for a student who struggles with being kind to others due to a lack of kindness received. The goal is to develop empathy by helping the student understand how her actions affect others. This 15-minute session will focus on building emotional awareness and perspective-taking skills, crucial for her social-emotional development.
Kiley Horn
Counselor
In this cooperative learning activity, students will piece together specific scenarios or stories that require them to adopt diverse viewpoints. They will collaboratively compile insights and reflections, promoting empathy, cooperation, and broader social understanding among peers.
Lisa Gendreau
Social Worker, Counselor
This lesson helps 5th and 6th-grade students understand and practice perspective-taking, a crucial social-emotional skill. It involves a 60-minute session that will foster empathy and improve social interactions.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This 6-session lesson is designed for a 5th-grade male student who is competitive and often finds himself in conflict with peers due to misunderstandings. The goal is to enhance his perspective-taking skills, increase personal awareness of his competitive nature, and reduce conflicts. Each session is 20 minutes long and focuses on building empathy and understanding through interactive activities and discussions.
Kristen Hayden
Counselor
This lesson aims to enhance empathy by encouraging students to step into others' shoes. Through guided exercises, students will practice seeing conflicts from different viewpoints. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, particularly empathy, which is crucial for building positive relationships and understanding others' feelings and perspectives.
Micaela Flynn
Counselor
This lesson focuses on developing empathy by understanding others' perspectives. Students will participate in activities that highlight the importance of empathy in conflict resolution. This lesson is important as it helps students build essential social-emotional skills, fostering a positive self-image and responsible citizenship.
Dianna Wyllie
Counselor
This 45-minute, single-session lesson for 9th-grade students explores the vital skill of perspective-taking. Students will learn to explain what perspective-taking is and identify two ways considering multiple viewpoints can lead to better decision-making. This skill is crucial for fostering empathy, resolving conflicts, and navigating complex social situations in both academic and personal life.
Andrew Graham
General Education Teacher
This resource helps 4th-grade students develop empathy by practicing perspective-taking in various communication scenarios. Cultivating empathy is fundamental for building compassionate relationships and understanding diverse viewpoints in the classroom and beyond. This lesson is designed for a single 40-minute session.
nancy fuentes
Counselor
This lesson helps K-5 students develop empathy and perspective-taking skills. Through interactive storytelling and role-play activities, students will learn to consider how others might feel in different situations and understand that people can have varied experiences and emotions. The objective is to foster kindness, reduce conflict, and build a more inclusive classroom environment. Designed for K-5 students, this lesson is structured for one session lasting approximately 45-60 minutes.
REBECCA HAMILTON
General Education Teacher
This lesson uses imaginative play to help young students explore and express a range of emotions. Through role-playing and imaginative scenarios, students will practice empathy and improve their social skills by understanding different perspectives. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence and helps children develop the ability to empathize with others, which is crucial for their social development.
Sydney Reynolds
Special Education Teacher
In this one-session lesson, 4th grade students dive into perspective taking through interactive role-plays and discussions to build empathy and social awareness. This Tier 1 lesson aligns to CASEL’s Social Awareness strand, engaging the whole class in hands-on activities and reflection to foster deeper understanding of others.
曾麗娜（Lina Tseng）
Counselor
This lesson focuses on perspective-taking, a crucial social-emotional skill for 11th graders. Through a 15-minute small group activity, students will explore different viewpoints, enhancing empathy and understanding in their interactions. This lesson is designed for a single 15-minute session, making it a quick yet impactful addition to any classroom setting.
Krista Buck
Counselor
This lesson on social awareness for 2nd graders aims to help students understand and appreciate different perspectives, fostering empathy and kindness. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn the importance of considering others' feelings and viewpoints, which is crucial for building strong, positive relationships.
Mo Test
Counselor
In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing and storytelling activities to learn about empathy and understanding others' perspectives. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and compassion, which are crucial skills for social interaction and personal growth.
Kristen Williams
Psychologist
Designed for 3rd-5th graders, this lesson cultivates perspective-taking and empathy by inviting students to consider situations from different viewpoints. The objective is to help students understand that people can have varied feelings and reactions to the same event, promoting greater understanding and reducing conflict. Through scenario role-playing and guided discussions, students will practice seeing beyond their own immediate feelings. This lesson is for 3rd-5th grade students and will take approximately 45-60 minutes.
Mihoko Patterson
Counselor
This lesson helps secondary students understand and practice perspective-taking, a crucial social-emotional skill for empathy and conflict resolution. It includes a variety of engaging activities to foster deeper understanding. Audience: Secondary 1 and 2 Students. Duration: 1 hour, adaptable to 2 sessions.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps IGCSE Year 1 & 2 students develop empathy and improve their social-emotional skills by understanding different perspectives. Over one 60-minute session, students will learn to identify and analyze various viewpoints, fostering greater understanding and reducing conflict in their lives.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This interactive lesson for grades 3-5 helps students explore and appreciate different viewpoints through engaging role-play scenarios and team-based puzzles. It builds empathy, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, essential for social-emotional learning in upper elementary classrooms. One session, 45 minutes.
tbobbitt
Counselor
This lesson is designed for middle school students in grades 6-8 with autism, focusing on teaching perspective taking skills. The lesson will include a variety of activities such as discussions, games, and worksheets to engage students and help them understand different perspectives. The duration of the lesson is 1 hour.
Amy Rich
Behavior Interventionist
In this single-session lesson, 4th graders will learn to infer others’ thoughts and feelings by piecing together contextual clues, boosting empathy and social reasoning. This Tier 1, 50-minute plan engages students through mini mystery readings, group debates, and reflection to foster stronger social communication skills.
Christine
Special Education Teacher
In this Tier 2 small-group lesson for 9th graders, students practice social awareness (CASEL) by solving scenario-based puzzles from multiple viewpoints. Over a 60-minute session, teams unlock clues by empathizing with diverse characters and debrief their insights to strengthen perspective-taking skills.
Alexandra Arnhold
General Education Teacher
This 45-minute lesson for 9th-grade students will enable them to explain the concept of perspective-taking and identify two specific ways considering multiple viewpoints can improve decision-making. By exploring different viewpoints, students will enhance their empathy and critical thinking skills for better everyday interactions.
mmoore
General Education Teacher
This lesson engages 3rd-grade students in understanding and sharing the feelings of others through role-playing and discussion. It is important as it helps students develop empathy and enhance their social skills, which are crucial for their interpersonal development and emotional intelligence.
Shiam Harsho
School Administrator
In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing scenarios to understand different perspectives and develop empathy. Through group discussions and reflection activities, students will learn to appreciate diverse viewpoints and practice empathy in their daily interactions. This lesson is important as it fosters social-emotional skills, helping students build better relationships and create a more inclusive classroom environment.
Rebecca Biggard
Counselor
This 30-minute lesson for 3rd-grade students helps them understand and practice empathy and perspective-taking by retelling a story from another character’s viewpoint. This is important because it builds social-emotional skills and improves comprehension.
Dajia Beecham
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing activities to develop empathy skills. By taking on different roles and exploring various scenarios, they will learn to understand and express emotions from multiple perspectives. This lesson is important as it helps students build empathy, which is crucial for their social interactions and emotional development.
Dr. Trysha Mazzola
Instructor
This lesson helps 6th-grade students understand and practice perspective-taking, a key component of empathy. It enhances their social-emotional intelligence through scenario-based discussions and a reflective activity. Designed for all 6th-grade students, it will be completed in one 45-minute session.
Wendy Strauss Shainmark
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing exercises to explore different perspectives in bullying scenarios. This activity is designed to foster empathy and understanding among students by allowing them to step into the shoes of others. Following the role-play, students will write a reflective journal entry to consolidate their learnings and personal insights.
Constance Quinn
Language Arts, History
In this lesson, students will work in groups to solve puzzles that require seeing things from different perspectives. This collaborative activity is designed to enhance problem-solving and empathy skills, crucial for social and emotional development. By engaging in this lesson, students will learn to appreciate diverse viewpoints and improve their ability to work effectively in teams.
Samantha Powers
Counselor
This Tier 2 small-group lesson for 6th graders focuses on CASEL’s social awareness competency. In a single 25-minute session, students will practice seeing situations from another person’s perspective through guided discussion and role-playing activities, building kindness and empathy in everyday interactions.
Margaret Olson
Counselor
This engaging game-based resource allows students to practice inferring thoughts and feelings from various scenarios and non-verbal cues. It's a fun way to build social cognition and perspective-taking skills in a low-stakes, interactive environment for the whole class. Designed for a 1st Grade Class and lasting 30 minutes, this lesson focuses on social and emotional development. #Sessions: 1. Duration: 30 minutes.
Amanda Jones
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, Grade 5 students will participate in 'Empathy Role Reversal,' where they will act out more complex scenarios from another person's perspective. This exercise is designed to enhance empathy and understanding by prompting students to reflect on emotions from different viewpoints. By engaging in this activity, students will develop a deeper awareness of others' feelings and perspectives, which is crucial for their social-emotional growth.
Jamie S. Hirsch
Counselor
An interactive lesson where 1st graders decide how they’d respond in everyday social situations, building empathy by considering others’ feelings and perspectives. This Tier 1, 30-minute session will guide students in recognizing emotions, practicing perspective taking, and reflecting on social choices.
hannah carlson
Counselor
This 45-minute, single-session lesson for 9th-grade students explores the vital skill of perspective-taking. By understanding how different viewpoints shape perception, students will learn to enhance their decision-making and navigate complex social situations with greater empathy and open-mindedness.
fzagarella
Instructor
This lesson uses role-playing scenarios and guided discussions to teach students how to recognize and understand the emotions of others. By fostering greater empathy and cooperation among peers, students will learn the importance of perspective-taking in daily interactions. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that enhance peer relationships and create a supportive classroom environment.
Sarah Corrigan
Psychologist
In this engaging lesson, students will become 'Perspective Detectives' to solve conflicts by understanding different perspectives. Through role-playing and guided discussions, students will learn to mediate and resolve disputes, promoting empathy and cooperation. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that are essential for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.
Christina Wong
Counselor
This 30-minute individual lesson for an autism student focuses on developing perspective-taking skills within a teamwork context. It helps the student understand that others have different viewpoints, which is crucial for successful collaboration.
Bs G
Counselor, Psychologist, Paraprofessional
In this 50-minute Tier 1 lesson for 10th graders, students collaboratively piece together different viewpoints on a real-world scenario to develop empathy and social awareness. Through puzzle-based activities, they build critical listening and perspective-taking skills—key components of CASEL’s Social Awareness competency.
Ashley Perez
Social Worker
Designed for 3rd-4th graders, this lesson encourages students to understand and appreciate different perspectives in various social situations. Through engaging storytelling and role-playing scenarios, students will practice stepping into someone else's shoes to better understand their feelings and motivations. The goal is to enhance empathy, reduce misunderstandings, and promote respectful interactions. This lesson is for 3rd-4th graders and will take approximately 45-60 minutes.
Kristi Dierking
Counselor
This lesson helps a 5th-grade student with autism understand and practice perspective-taking, a crucial social-emotional skill. By learning to consider others' thoughts and feelings, students can improve their social interactions and empathy. This lesson is designed for one-on-one instruction, lasting 30 minutes.
MariaGraciela Vargas-Baker
Psychologist
This lesson helps 9th-grade students understand and practice perspective-taking, a crucial skill for improved decision-making, empathy, and navigating complex social situations. This single 45-minute session will equip students with tools to consider diverse viewpoints. This lesson is for 9th Grade Students and will take 45 minutes.
fzagarella
Instructor
Aimed at grades 6-8, this interactive lesson involves students in role-playing scenarios that foster empathy and understanding. Through guided activities, students build skills in perspective-taking by acting out different roles, enhancing their emotional intelligence and empathy. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop social-emotional skills that are essential for building positive relationships and creating an inclusive environment.
Samantha Viele
Art
This lesson for 9th-grade students explores the vital concept of perspective-taking. Students will learn to explain what it means to consider other viewpoints and identify two ways this skill can lead to better decision-making. This lesson will help students navigate complex social situations, understand diverse opinions, and foster empathy in their daily lives. This is a single 45-minute session.
dtillas
General Education Teacher
This engaging lesson explores empathy and perspective-taking. Students participate in activities that highlight how others might see situations differently, strengthening their ability to connect and communicate respectfully. It's a powerful tool for fostering a more inclusive classroom and school community. Designed for all grade levels, this lesson can be adapted to suit various developmental stages. It includes a lesson plan, slide deck, activity, journal, and discussion prompts.
Carri Russell
Social Worker
In this 60-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 9th graders, students engage in a collaborative puzzle-solving activity to build social awareness by examining scenarios from multiple viewpoints. This lesson supports CASEL competencies, fosters empathy and perspective-taking, and equips students with strategies for understanding others. Materials include scenario cards, slides for guidance, and debrief prompts.
Steven Bayless
Behavior Interventionist
Students in 9th grade small groups will solve social scenarios from multiple viewpoints to enhance social awareness skills guided by CASEL framework. Over one 60-minute session, groups navigate puzzles, discuss perspectives, and reflect, building empathy and collaborative problem-solving.
Randi Cunningham
Counselor
This 30-minute counseling group helps 11th-grade high school students on the spectrum develop perspective-taking skills, crucial for navigating social interactions and building empathy. Students will learn strategies to understand different viewpoints, which enhances communication and reduces misunderstandings.
Emilee Meltzer
Psychologist
This lesson provides 6th-grade students with an engaging activity to practice perspective-taking in various social situations. Understanding different perspectives is crucial for building empathy, improving communication, and navigating social dynamics effectively. This is a Tier 1 (classroom-wide) activity designed for one 15-minute session.
Jacki Lundstrom
Counselor
This lesson aims to enhance students' social awareness and conflict resolution skills through active learning. By engaging in a short video, discussion, and activity, students will learn to understand different perspectives and resolve conflicts effectively. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and communication skills, which are essential for building positive relationships.
Brunna Afonso
Counselor
This lesson helps 5th-grade students understand and practice perspective-taking. By exploring different viewpoints, students will develop empathy and improve their social-emotional skills. This single-session lesson is designed for approximately 20 minutes.
Kaitlyn Walsh
School Administrator
This lesson for 2nd to 4th graders cultivates empathy by encouraging students to understand and share the feelings of others. Through engaging story scenarios and a 'perspective-taking' activity, students practice identifying emotions and considering how their actions impact peers. The objective is to foster kindness, improve social understanding, and build a more compassionate classroom community. This single-session lesson is designed for a 45-minute duration.
Ashley Raygo
Counselor
An individualized coaching guide to strengthen perspective-taking through personalized scenarios and one-on-one feedback. This lesson is perfect for 9th-grade students needing intensive, individualized support. It is designed for one 20-minute session.
Chelsea Eltringham
Counselor
In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing activities to explore and practice empathy. By understanding different perspectives, students will develop emotional intelligence and social skills, which are crucial for their growth as caring citizens and responsible contributors in a global society.
Jamilah Murrell
Counselor
This lesson introduces 2nd-grade students to the concept of perspective-taking, helping them understand and describe how others might feel in different situations. It fosters empathy and emotional intelligence. This lesson is designed for one 20-minute session.
Nadine Cenord
Social Worker
This lesson introduces students to empathy through storytelling and role-play. Students will explore different scenarios to practice empathy and understand others' perspectives, enhancing their social skills and emotional intelligence. This lesson is important as it helps students develop the ability to empathize, which is crucial for building positive relationships and fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Stephanie Bonoan
Math, History, Art, Language Arts
This lesson helps a middle school boy with high-functioning autism understand and apply a social filter in various settings. By exploring perspective-taking and social awareness, he will learn to identify and categorize comments as appropriate or inappropriate, fostering more respectful and effective communication. This individual 45-minute lesson is designed to support a student with an IEP.
Eftihia Neupauer
Special Education Teacher, Behavior Interventionist
This resource presents various social dilemmas and asks students to consider the emotional impact on each person involved. It helps develop emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills. Designed for 8th Grade small groups over 30 minutes, this lesson fosters empathy and communication.
Mara Grdinic
Instructor
This lesson aims to foster empathy in non-verbal ASD students through a game-based learning approach. By engaging in a simple, interactive activity, students will learn to recognize and respond to emotions, enhancing their social-emotional skills. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop a deeper understanding of empathy, which is essential for building connections and improving communication skills.
SHERRI BROWN
Counselor
This lesson aims to help first-grade students understand how their actions impact others, fostering empathy and perspective-taking. Through a combination of video, interactive activities, and discussions, students will learn to recognize and appreciate different perspectives. This lesson is important as it builds foundational social-emotional skills that are crucial for positive interactions and relationships.
Stephanie "Kate" Ray
Counselor, Psychologist
In this 25-minute lesson, 3rd graders will engage in hands-on activities to practice perspective-taking and caring behaviors. Focusing on CASEL's Social Awareness, this Tier 1 lesson fosters empathy through interactive role-play and reflective journaling, equipping students with everyday empathy skills.
Dan Wagner
Instructor
This lesson helps 8th-grade students understand and practice perspective-taking, a crucial life skill for empathy and effective communication. Over one 30-minute session, students will learn to consider situations from another person's point of view, fostering greater understanding and reducing conflict. This builds emotional intelligence and strengthens relationships.
Devin Maret
Counselor
