Lesson Plan
Walk In Their Shoes Lesson Plan
Students will empathize with classmates by imagining and discussing others’ feelings in classroom scenarios, then reflect on how empathy fosters a supportive environment.
Empathy helps students understand and respect peers, reducing conflicts and building a positive classroom culture where everyone feels valued.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Empathy Scenario Activity
5 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Walk In Their Shoes
What Is Empathy?
Emotions We Feel
Scenario Activity
Reflection Time
Thank You!
Discussion
Activity
Lesson Plan
Empathy Explorers Lesson Plan
Students will identify classmates’ feelings in various scenarios, practice empathetic responses through discussion, and reflect on times they’ve shown or could show empathy to build a caring classroom community.
Empathy fosters understanding, reduces conflicts, and creates a supportive environment where every student feels respected and valued.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Empathy Scenario Activity
5 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Step 5
Differentiation & Accommodations
Ongoing
Worksheet
Cool Down
Reading
