Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Help the student recognize and accurately label a range of emotions in themselves and others to lay the groundwork for empathy and interpersonal awareness.
Identifying emotions is a critical first step toward empathy; by naming feelings, the student can better understand their own reactions and interpret others’ emotional states, reducing misunderstandings.
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Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Cards Introduction
8 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Emotion Charades Game
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Build the student’s ability to understand why people feel specific emotions by linking feelings to real-life causes, fostering perspective-taking and empathy.
Recognizing the reasons behind others’ emotions deepens perspective-taking, helping the student appreciate how actions affect feelings and increasing accountability.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Motivation Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Put Yourself in Their Shoes
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Script
Worksheet
