Lesson Plan
Empathy in Action Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize and express empathy by discussing a heartfelt story and practicing kind responses through role-play and reflection.
Building empathy strengthens social skills, nurtures a caring classroom culture, and helps students understand and support one another.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Individual Reflection
10 minutes
Step 5
Share and Close
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Empathy in Action
Meet Mia and Lucas
Mia’s Sad Moment
Lucas Notices
Empathy in Action
Think & Share
Ready for Role-Play?

Activity


Discussion

