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.

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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

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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!

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Reading

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Walking in My Shoes

Alyssha Walker

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