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Empathy Building Lesson Plan

Help the student recognize and respect their own and others' emotions through personalized activities and reflective discussions, deepening their understanding of empathy.

Individualized empathy support fosters self-awareness and nurtures compassionate interactions, essential for building supportive personal and peer relationships.

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Prep

Review and Organize Personalized Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

10 minutes

Step 2

Understanding Others' Feelings

15 minutes

Step 3

Individualized Empathy Discussion

15 minutes

Step 4

Walk in Their Shoes Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Empathy Reflection Cool Down

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Understanding Emotions

Introduce the concept of emotions and why it's important to recognize that others feel differently. Ask guiding questions like 'Can you name an emotion?' This slide sets the stage for the rest of the presentation.

Recognizing Emotions

Show images of children expressing a range of emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, and surprise. Ask students to name the emotions they see and relate them to their own experiences.

Understanding Beyond the Surface

Explain that sometimes, we may not know exactly how someone is feeling just by looking at them. Encourage discussion on why it's sometimes challenging to understand others.

Interactive Scenario

Introduce a quick interactive scenario where one character is described and students guess the emotion. Use follow-up questions to encourage empathy.

Recap and Reflect

Recap the key points about recognizing and understanding emotions. Ask students to share one thing they learned about empathy.

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Discussion

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Activity

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Cool Down

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How Do Others Feel?

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