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Empathy Garden Lesson Plan

Students will understand and practice empathy by creating a paper flower garden that celebrates kind acts and feelings, fostering a caring community in the classroom.

Empathy is key to social and emotional development; this lesson helps students recognize and celebrate acts of kindness, building better relationships.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

10 minutes

Step 2

Flower Crafting Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Group Reflection

10 minutes

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What is Empathy?

Introduce empathy in simple, relatable terms. Explain that empathy is about understanding and caring for others. Use examples like sharing toys or helping friends when they are sad.

Examples of Empathy

Give visual examples of empathy. Include simple icons or images depicting acts such as sharing, helping, or comforting someone.

Discussion Time

Ask open-ended questions to engage the students in a discussion about empathy. Encourage them to think of times they felt cared for or cared for someone else.

Link to Our Activity

Conclude the discussion by linking it to the Empathy Garden activity. Remind students that their paper flowers will represent these kind actions.

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