Introduction

In today’s society, we are constantly exposed to a variety of information from different sources. Sometimes, this information can become polarizing, and it is important to learn the importance of seeing things from other people’s perspective. In this lesson, students will learn ways to process their thoughts and feelings and will then practice how to view situations from a different perspective.

These activities give students concrete strategies to practice perspective taking. They help students examine their own feelings, reactions, and putting themselves in someone else’s shoes.

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Grade 6

Teacher guide

• Suggested lesson plan (45 min)
  Fully completed 45-minute lesson plan for public schools.
• Milwaukee Archdiocese religious education options
  Connecting lesson to Archdiocese Religious Education Curriculum Expectations and Closing Prayer.

Check-in activities

• Select an option from the collection of check-in activities

Opening activities

• Chair aerobics instructions (5 minutes)
• Optical illusions videos (10 minutes) 

Main activities

• Perspective discussion (10 minutes)
• Perspective video (10 minutes)
• STOPP! instructions (discussion, 10 minutes)
• STOPP! handout (pdf)
• STOPP! handout (word doc)

Closing activities

• I care why? activity (5 minutes)

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