Lesson Plan
Empathy Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize and understand others’ feelings by reading a story, discussing scenarios, and role-playing responses to practice empathy.
Building empathy helps students connect with peers, reduces conflicts, and fosters a supportive classroom culture by teaching them to consider and respect others’ perspectives.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Empathy
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Exploration
7 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Share
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Empathy Explorers
What Is Empathy?
Story Exploration
Group Discussion
Role-Play Activity
Reflection and Share
Thank You and Next Steps

Reading


Activity


Worksheet

