Students will learn skills to understand the emotional state of others.
Work Together by Being Kind, Caring, And Listening
Students will work in teams to recognize the value of each individual’s contribution as well as the benefits of teamwork.
Words to Live By Lesson Plan 8.1
Step Into the Shoes of Others to See How They Feel
Kindergarten-1st Grade
Objective
Students will learn skills to understand the emotional state of others.
Target Behavior
Responding to another person’s feelings.
Skill Builder
SHOES
Words to Live By
I understand others are unique. I want to learn more about everyone I meet. I want to step into their shoes and see what they are going through.
Step into the shoes of others to see how they feel
Children who step into the shoes of others can:
ANALYZE how students being left out might feel
DEMONSTRATE an ability to listen to others
LABEL others’ feelings based on verbal and non-verbal cues in different situations
DESCRIBE how different people interpret the same situation
Other lessons for this grade level
Be a Friend who Supports and Trusts Others
Students will understand the importance of positive feedback.
Others are Unique and it’s Important to Learn More About Them
Students will learn the many ways in which people can differ and how spending time with different people can have a positive effect.
What Happens as a Result of Your Choices is on You
Students will understand their responsibility for positive and negative outcomes.
Make Choices That Are Best For You
Students will learn how to brainstorm alternative actions and predict consequences before choosing the action they will take. Students will practice evaluating the level of success in the action taken.
Learn to Control Yourself
Students will understand the dynamic between thoughts, feelings, and actions and that this understanding assists in managing impulses.
Understand That Life is Full of Surprises and Different Feelings
Students will understand the factors that can cause an emotional hijacking.
Share Your Emotions
Students will understand that there is a wide range of emotions within the human experience. They will develop a vocabulary that demonstrates their understanding of this range.
Love and Accept Who You Are
Students will claim and value personal strengths, weaknesses, and individuality.