Lesson Plan
Walking in My Shoes Lesson Plan
Students will identify and discuss emotions in themselves and others through story, games, and art, then practice kind responses to build empathy.
Teaching empathy fosters social awareness, kindness, and supportive friendships among young learners, helping them navigate feelings and relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feeling Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud and Discussion
7 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Charades
7 minutes
Step 4
Drawing Activity: My Feeling Moment
5 minutes
Step 5
Group Sharing
3 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down and Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Walking in My Shoes
Lesson Objectives
Warm-Up: Feeling Check-In
Discussion Prompts
Emotion Charades
Drawing Activity: My Feeling Moment
Reflection Time
Great Job, Kind Friends!

Worksheet


Worksheet


Activity


Activity


Reading


Warm Up


Cool Down

