Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize and respond to others’ feelings through storytelling, discussion, and role-play, fostering empathy and supportive peer interactions.

Empathy helps young learners build positive relationships, appreciate diverse perspectives, and create an inclusive classroom where everyone feels heard and respected.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

5 minutes

Step 2

Story and Discussion

15 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Closure

10 minutes

Step 5

Differentiation and Accommodations

Throughout lesson

Slide Deck

Empathy in Action: Understanding Others

Welcome students! Today we’ll learn about empathy—understanding how others feel and caring for them.

What Is Empathy?

Define empathy in simple terms and check comprehension.

Story Page 1

Show an illustration of Sam looking lonely at recess.

Story Page 2

Display an image of Mia sitting by herself on the bench.

Story Page 3

Show Sam smiling and waving to Mia.

How Can We Show Empathy?

Facilitate a group brainstorm and record student answers on chart paper.

Role-Play Activity

Introduce the role-play cards and model one scenario.

Reflection

Explain the reflection worksheet and encourage creativity.

Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

Step 2

Story and Discussion

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

Step 4

Reflection and Closure

Step 5

Differentiation and Accommodations

Slide Deck

Empathy in Action: Understanding Others

What Is Empathy?

Story Page 1

Story Page 2

Story Page 3

How Can We Show Empathy?

Role-Play Activity

Reflection

Activity

Empathy in Action

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