Lesson Plan
The Empathy Express
Explore empathy through role-play
In 'The Empathy Express,' students embark on an imaginary train ride to explore empathy. Each 'stop' on the journey prompts them to think about the feelings and perspectives of others through storytelling and role-playing. This lesson is important as it encourages empathy by allowing students to 'walk in someone else's shoes,' promoting a caring classroom atmosphere and enhancing social-emotional skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Storytelling and Role-Playing
15 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Closure
5 minutes
Discussion
