Lesson Plan
Walking in Their Shoes Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize and name emotions in others and practice caring, supportive responses through story listening, role-play, and reflection activities.
Teaching empathy helps 1st graders build strong friendships, foster kindness, and create a supportive classroom community by understanding and sharing others’ feelings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Opening Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Time
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Sharing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Walking in Their Shoes
What Is Empathy?
Opening Discussion
Story Time
Role-Play Activity
Reflection & Sharing
Great Job Showing Empathy!

Worksheet


Activity


Reading


Reading


Cool Down


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