Lesson Plan
Session 1: Stepping Into Shoes
Students will practice stepping into others’ shoes by identifying emotions in scenarios and role-playing perspectives to build empathy skills.
Building empathy helps the student connect positively with peers, understand others’ feelings, and reduce conflicts by seeing things from different viewpoints.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Scenario Cards and Reflection Worksheets
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Charades
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Understanding Empathy
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Perspective Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Empathy Ball Toss
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection: Stepping Into Shoes Worksheet
3 minutes
Discussion
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Mirror Moments
Students will recognize how certain actions may annoy peers by seeing behaviors through others’ eyes and develop alternative, respectful actions.
Awareness of how one’s behavior impacts others fosters self-regulation, improves peer relationships, and reduces conflicts by encouraging more positive interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Cards, Worksheets, and Chart
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Behavior Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Seeing Through Others’ Eyes
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Role-Play Reactions
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Annoyance Ball Toss
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection: Mirror Moments Worksheet
3 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Mind Your Space
Students will understand the importance of respecting others’ boundaries by recognizing personal space cues, practicing self-control, and focusing on their own tasks.
Learning to mind one’s own business reduces conflicts, builds trust, and helps the student become more considerate and independent in social settings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Chart
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Boundary Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Understanding Personal Boundaries
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Role-Play Boundary Respect
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Space Ball Toss
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection: Mind Your Space Worksheet
3 minutes
Game
Worksheet
Project Guide
