Lesson Plan
Building Bridges, Not Walls
Empathy and Perspective-Taking
In this lesson, students will engage in a collaborative activity where they share personal stories and then work together to build a 'bridge' of understanding using blocks or other materials. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to see things from different perspectives, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Sharing
15 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Bridge Building Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Closure
5 minutes

Discussion


Worksheet

