Lesson Plan

Empathy Connection Plan

Empower the student to understand and use empathy as a tool to build stronger interpersonal connections by reflecting on personal experiences and engaging in interactive activities.

Developing empathy enhances social-emotional skills and helps build supportive relationships, enabling better communication and conflict resolution.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-up

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Slide Discussion

15 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Exercises

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Cool-down

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

What is Empathy?

Introduce the concept of empathy and its importance in building connections. Explain that the goal is to understand others better. Use this slide to set the stage for exploring empathy through everyday scenarios.

Empathy in Action

Discuss real-life scenarios that highlight the application of empathy. Invite the student to think about times they've seen empathy in action.

Your Empathy Stories

Use this slide to encourage reflection on personal experiences. Ask the student to share an instance where empathy made a difference.

Building Empathy Everyday

Review strategies for practicing empathy daily. Provide tips and encourage the student to think of new ways to apply these strategies in their own life.

Recap & Reflect

Conclude the slide deck with a recap and invite the student to share their thoughts on the session. Summarize key points and look forward to applying these lessons.

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Empathy: The Key to Connection

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