Lesson Plan

Empathy Building Blocks Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify feelings and practice empathy through interactive discussions, role-playing, and reflective activities that foster understanding and compassion.

This lesson is important as it builds emotional intelligence in young learners, helping them communicate better and form supportive relationships with their peers.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Empathy Building Blocks!

Welcome students to the lesson. Introduce the topic by asking simple questions about feelings and explaining that empathy means understanding how others feel.

What is Empathy?

Explain the definition of empathy using simple language. Use visuals to show different facial expressions.

Recognizing Different Feelings

Show images or sketches of children expressing a range of emotions. Encourage students to identify what each emotion looks like.

Role-Playing Activity

Introduce role-playing instructions. Remind students to listen to one another's perspectives and show compassion.

Let's Reflect

Conclude the session by reflecting on what was learned. Ask the students how they might use empathy every day.

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Empathy Building Blocks

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KARI RICHMOND

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