Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action Lesson Plan

Introduce 6th graders to the concept of empathy, helping them recognize and share the feelings of others while promoting supportive social interactions.

Building empathy is vital for creating a positive classroom environment and helping students develop strong social-emotional skills that contribute to their overall well-being.

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Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Empathy in Action

Introduce the lesson by explaining what empathy means, using simple language and relatable examples for 6th graders. Emphasize that understanding each other's feelings helps build a supportive class community.

Interactive Role-Playing

Guide students through the interactive role-playing activity. Use the guiding questions to prompt discussion and make sure every student has a chance to participate.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Wrap up by asking each student to share one empathy strategy that they can use. Summarize the discussion by highlighting the importance of caring for one another.

Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Interactive Activity

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-up

Slide Deck

Empathy in Action

Interactive Role-Playing

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Activity

Empathy in Action

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