Lesson Plan

Building Bridges: Empathy in Action

Develop empathy through role-playing

This lesson guides students through empathy-building exercises using role-playing scenarios to understand diverse perspectives. Students will practice listening and responding with empathy to real-life situations, enhancing their social-emotional skills. This lesson is important as it fosters a supportive classroom environment and helps students develop critical interpersonal skills.

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Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

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Building Bridges: Empathy in Action

Heather Smyder

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