Welcome everyone! Today we’re going to reflect on all the kind and empathetic things we’ve learned with our school counselor. Encourage students to settle into the circle and get ready to share.

Introduce the Talking Piece Visual Aid and remind students of the words “empathy” and “kindness.” Use a simple example to illustrate each term before inviting students to share.

Explain how students will work in small groups with the Empathy Scenario Cards. Circulate to support discussion and prompt deeper thinking.

Distribute the Reflection Journal Handout. Encourage creativity—students can draw, write, or both. Play soft background music if helpful to keep students focused.

Invite volunteers to share. Use the Talking Piece so only the speaker holds it. As each student shares, place a star or sticker next to their example on the poster. Praise effort and honesty.

Wrap up by emphasizing the importance of noticing kindness every day. Encourage students to practice one act of empathy before the next class.