Lesson Plan
Walking in Their Shoes Plan
Students will identify and understand emotions in others through perspective-taking and active listening exercises, building empathy and strengthening peer relationships.
Developing empathy helps students create a supportive classroom environment, improve communication skills, and build stronger relationships, reducing conflicts and fostering inclusivity.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Active Listening Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Debrief
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Walking in Their Shoes: Exploring Empathy
Lesson Objectives
What Is Empathy?
Scenario Activity
Example Empathy Scenarios
Active Listening Practice
Active Listening Checklist
Reflection & Debrief
Key Empathy Strategies
Take the Empathy Challenge
