Lesson Plan

Mindful Storytelling Lesson Plan

Guide students to practice mindfulness and empathy through storytelling that adopts diverse perspectives while enhancing emotional awareness and community connection.

This lesson deepens students’ understanding of others' feelings and experiences, fostering empathy, social skills, and a compassionate classroom environment.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Mindfulness Exercise

10 minutes

Step 2

Storytelling and Role-Play Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Discussion

10 minutes

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Mindful Storytelling: Empathy and Perspective

Introduce the lesson with an engaging overview. Highlight the importance of empathy and mindfulness in storytelling. Explain that today's session focuses on stepping into another person's shoes.

Mindfulness Exercise

Begin with a mindfulness exercise. Encourage students to close their eyes and take deep breaths. This slide guides them to focus on the present moment and clear their minds before diving into storytelling.

Storytelling & Role-Play Activity

Outline instructions for the storytelling portion. Explain that students will work in groups to adopt a perspective different from their own using provided storytelling prompts.

Reflection & Discussion

Prepare students for reflective discussion. Remind them that sharing their feelings and what they learned is valuable.

Key Takeaways

Summarize the key takeaways of the lesson and encourage students to reflect on how empathy can influence daily interactions.

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Mindful Storytelling: Empathy and Perspective

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