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Empathy Adventures Lesson Plan

Students will develop an understanding of empathy by discussing emotions in a story and engaging in a reflective partner activity.

Building empathy supports social-emotional growth and helps students understand different perspectives while fostering a caring classroom community.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Story Reading

10 minutes

Step 2

Discussion and Sharing

5 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Reflection Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up

2 minutes

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Empathy Adventures

Introduce the lesson by explaining that today is an 'Empathy Adventure' where we will learn what empathy means by understanding how others feel. Use a friendly tone to set a welcoming atmosphere.

What is Empathy?

Discuss the importance of feelings, prompting students with questions such as 'What does it mean to care for others?'. Encourage short responses to gauge understanding.

Story Time

Introduce the story segment. Read the script using expressive voices to highlight emotion. Pause to ask quick questions and engage the students in thinking about the characters' feelings.

Discussion

Facilitate the discussion by bringing up key words like 'kindness', 'care', and 'understanding'. Encourage students to share their ideas and listen to their peers.

Empathy Reflection Activity

Prepare for the interactive empathy reflection activity. Explain the game clearly, ensuring students understand that they will pair up to talk about a time they felt happy or sad and discuss ways to support a friend.

Wrap-Up

Wrap up the lesson summarizing the key points discussed and encourage students to continue practicing empathy. Reinforce that recognizing and caring about others' feelings is important.

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Empathy Adventures

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Paisley Slattery

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