Introduce the slide deck with an overview of what empathy is—all about understanding and sharing the feelings of others. Remind the students that this is not just a classroom skill, but a life skill that helps us connect better with people around us.

Discuss the definition of empathy in a simple way that connects with their daily experiences. Ask students to think of times when they felt understood.

Ask students to consider simple scenarios from their own lives where they felt empathy or where someone might have empathized with them.

Encourage student engagement with interactive questions or a brief discussion on how they can practice empathy, bridging the slides to the upcoming role-play activity.

Wrap up by summarizing the key points and asking reflective questions to transition into the role-playing activity where students can practice empathy in an interactive setting.