Lesson Plan

Empathy: The Superpower Within

Students will learn what empathy is and discover practical ways to use empathy to build supportive relationships in their classroom.

Understanding empathy helps students build emotional intelligence, fosters kindness, and improves interpersonal skills, contributing to a positive school environment.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Reading

5 minutes

Step 3

Discussion

5 minutes

Step 4

Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Game and Worksheet

5 minutes

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Empathy: The Superpower Within

Introduce the lesson. Explain that empathy is a superpower that helps us understand and care for others. Highlight that everyone in the class has the power to show empathy.

Warm-Up Activity

Review the warm-up activity details. Encourage students to share personal experiences of kindness and how it made them feel.

Reading Time

Read aloud the provided passage on empathy. Pause to explain any difficult vocabulary or concepts.

Guided Discussion

Leverage group discussion guide to ask questions and facilitate sharing. Emphasize understanding others' feelings.

Empathy Activity

Outline instructions for the role-playing activity. Divide students into small groups and assign scenarios.

Game & Worksheet

Introduce the interactive game and direct students to complete the worksheet to reinforce the lesson.

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Empathy: The Superpower Within

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