Lesson Plan

Empathy Explorers Lesson Plan

Students will identify and name basic emotions in themselves and others and practice caring responses through interactive story, discussion, role-play, and reflection.

Developing empathy supports kindness, strong peer relationships, and social-emotional growth—crucial skills for classroom success and lifelong well-being.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Read-Aloud & Discussion

8 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Practice

8 minutes

Step 4

Coloring Reflection

6 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down & Share

3 minutes

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Empathy Explorers

Warm-Up: Emotion Flashcards

Storytime & Discussion

Role-Play Practice

Coloring Reflection

Share & Celebrate

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Reading

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Empathy Explorers

Alyssha Walker

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