Lesson Plan
Walking in Their Shoes
Students will define empathy, analyze real-life scenarios to identify empathetic responses, practice empathy through role-play, and reflect on personal experiences to strengthen classroom connections.
Building empathy helps students understand classmates’ feelings, reduces conflict, and fosters a supportive classroom culture, essential for social-emotional growth.
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Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Define Empathy
5 minutes
Step 2
Analyze Real-Life Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closure
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Empathy Scenarios
What Is Empathy?
Scenario 1: A New Student
Scenario 2: The Forgotten Book
Scenario 3: The Teasing Joke
Scenario 4: The Lost Pet

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