Lesson Plan

Empathy Reflection Plan

Students will deepen self-awareness and empathy by reflecting on their own emotions and understanding the feelings of others through guided activities.

This lesson fosters emotional intelligence, helping students form supportive relationships and a positive classroom environment.

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Reflection

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Closing Discussion

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Empathy in Action

This title slide introduces the overall theme of the lesson. Emphasize that empathy is seeing and feeling what others do.

What is Empathy?

Define empathy in simple language. Emphasize that empathy means understanding how someone else feels by imagining it's happening to you.

Scenario 1: Helping a Friend

Present the first scenario. Ask students what they would do if they saw a friend upset.

Scenario 2: Sharing and Caring

Provide a scenario focused on sharing. Encourage discussion on kindness and generosity.

Interactive Reflection

Introduce the interactive activity; remind them this is the 'Emotion Mirror Activity' where they practice empathy by role-playing scenarios.

Summary & Reflection

A summary slide that wraps up the session. Ask students to share one way they can practice empathy at school.

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Activity

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The Empathy Mirror

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