Social Superpower: Social Awareness
Welcome students! Today we’re going to discover your Social Superpower—social awareness. Explain that noticing how others feel helps us build stronger friendships and be kinder classmates.
Read each objective aloud and check for understanding. Emphasize that these goals will guide our activities.
What Is Social Awareness?
Define social awareness. Ask students for examples of times they noticed a friend’s feelings.
Display or pass around the chart. Point out the five emotion categories and invite quick examples.
Explain the card-sorting process. Remind pairs to look for clues like facial expressions, words, and actions.
Read the sample scenario aloud. Ask: What clues tell you how this person feels? Encourage a few quick responses.
Distribute the reflection sheets. Walk students through each prompt and model an example if needed.
Invite 2–3 volunteers to share. Highlight the clues they noticed and the kinds words or actions suggested.
Keep Practicing Your Superpower
Wrap up by encouraging students to practice social awareness throughout the day and celebrate their efforts.
Lesson Plan
Social Superpower Lesson Plan
Students will identify and interpret emotions in various social scenarios and reflect on others’ perspectives to build empathy and stronger friendships.
Understanding others’ feelings helps students develop empathy, kindness, and respectful interactions, laying the foundation for a positive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Social Awareness
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Card Sorting
10 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Reflection
10 minutes
Step 4
Class Discussion and Wrap-Up
5 minutes