Lesson Plan
Moments That Matter Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on a meaningful school-year moment, share it with a peer, and practice understanding each other’s feelings to build classroom empathy.
By reflecting on personal experiences and actively listening to classmates, students learn to recognize and respect others’ emotions, strengthening our supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Individual Reflection
8 minutes
Step 3
Peer Sharing
10 minutes
Step 4
Whole-Class Discussion & Empathy Chart
5 minutes
Step 5
Closure & Reflection
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Moments That Matter
Learning Objectives
Introduction & Warm-Up (5 min)
Individual Reflection (8 min)
Peer Sharing (10 min)
Whole-Class Discussion & Chart (5 min)
Closure & Reflection (2 min)

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