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Why Empathy Matters Lesson Plan

Quickly introduce the concept of empathy, illustrating its importance in building strong relationships and communities.

This lesson helps 6th graders understand empathy, promoting a kinder classroom environment where students feel supported and valued.

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Preparation for Empathy Lesson

5 minutes

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Introduction and Video

5 minutes

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Discussion

5 minutes

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Empathy Exploration

This is the title slide. Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students and mentioning that today's focus is on exploring what empathy is and why it matters in our relationships and communities.

What is Empathy?

In this slide, define empathy in simple terms. Highlight that empathy means understanding and sharing the feelings of others. Use examples relatable to 6th graders.

Show the Brené Brown video to illustrate empathy in action. Remind students to pay close attention to the message on the importance of genuinely understanding others. After watching, ask a couple of reflective questions.

Let's Talk About Empathy!

Prompt a discussion with the class. Pose questions like 'What does empathy mean to you?' and 'How can we show empathy in our class?' to reinforce the concept.

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Why Empathy Matters

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