Lesson Plan

Girl Power: Building Empathy and Kindness

Introduce and practice empathy and kindness among 7th and 8th grade girls to address mean behavior and bullying through engaging, reflective activities.

This lesson empowers girls by fostering emotional intelligence, positive peer relationships, and a supportive classroom environment.

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Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 minutes

Step 3

Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Game

7 minutes

Step 6

Cool Down

3 minutes

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Activity

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Game

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Warm Up

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Slide Deck

Girl Power: Building Empathy and Kindness

Introduce the lesson with an upbeat tone. Share that today we are focusing on what makes us strong and kind, and how empathy helps us build supportive relationships.

Warm-Up: Empathy Ice-Breaker

Kickoff the lesson by engaging students in sharing kind gestures they've experienced or given. Remind them to listen actively.

Introduce the video by explaining that Brené Brown will help us understand the importance of empathy. Ask students to jot down one key takeaway as they watch.

Class Discussion

Facilitate an interactive discussion using the Empathy Discussion Guide. Encourage students to share ideas on how empathy relates to bullying and peer relationships.

Activity: Kindness Role Play

Introduce the role-play activity. Divide students into small groups and explain the roles and scenarios. Monitor groups and offer feedback to ensure everyone participates.

Game: Empathy Bingo

Transition into the Empathy Bingo Game. Clarify the rules and encourage students to observe kind acts during the activity.

Cool Down: Empathy Reflection

Guide students towards reflecting on the day's activities using the prompts on the slide and the Empathy Reflection Worksheet. Emphasize the importance of taking a moment to internalize what they've learned.

Closing & Takeaways

Conclude the lesson by summarizing key points. Encourage students to continue practicing empathy both in and out of school.

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Girl Power: Building Empathy and Kindness

Suani Lopez

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