Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action Lesson Plan

Students will explore and practice empathy through interactive discussions, activities, and games, understanding how small acts of kindness create positive change.

This lesson builds social-emotional skills, helping students become more compassionate and supportive peers in everyday interactions.

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm Up and Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Lesson Delivery

20 minutes

Step 3

Hands-On Activity and Game

15 minutes

Step 4

Worksheet, Quiz, and Cool Down

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Empathy in Action

Introduce the lesson and set the context for learning about empathy. Mention that empathy is key to understanding others and building strong, supportive communities.

Understanding Empathy

Discuss empathy in real life with examples. Use interactive techniques: ask students to share when they felt understood or when someone was kind to them.

Interactive Activity & Game

Transition to the activity. Use this slide to instruct on the interactive empathy activity followed by the game. Encourage teamwork and discussion during the tasks.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the session by distributing the worksheet and quiz. Encourage students to reflect on what empathy means to them and how they practiced it today.

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Script

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Activity

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Game

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Quiz

Empathy Quiz

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Empathy in Action

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