Lesson Plan

Empathy and Understanding Circle

Students will practice active listening, share personal stories, and engage in paired perspective-taking activities to deepen empathy and understanding among classmates.

Developing empathy builds social-emotional skills, fosters positive relationships, and creates an inclusive classroom community.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Story-Sharing Circle

15 minutes

Step 3

Paired Perspective-Taking

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Journaling

8 minutes

Step 5

Closing Circle and Share

5 minutes

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Empathy and Understanding Circle

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