Lesson Plan
Compassion and Empathy Circle
Provide compassion and support
This lesson is designed to create a supportive environment for a child who has experienced a loss. Through a combination of trauma-informed teaching, collaborative learning, and restorative practices, students will engage in activities that foster empathy and compassion. The lesson includes a video to illustrate empathy and an activity using yarn to symbolize connection and support.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
Step 2
Video Viewing
5 mins
Step 3
Yarn Activity
20 mins
Step 4
Discussion
10 mins
Step 5
Closure and Exit Ticket
5 mins

Quiz
Exit Ticket: Empathy and Compassion

Reading

