Walk in Their Shoes

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 build empathy, communication, and relationship skills by creating and performing short, kindness-focused skits. Students choose a scenario involving someone who feels upset or left out, write dialogue that shows caring responses, and perform the skit using supportive tone, body language, and eye contact, strengthening both social-emotional learning and expressive language skills.

Learning Goals

• Empathy & Compassion (Grades 4-6) – Practice understanding others’ feelings and responding with kindness.
• Supporting Peers – Identify ways to help someone who feels excluded, sad, or frustrated.
• Script Writing Skills – Write simple dialogue that shows positive social interactions.
• Speaking & Listening – Perform short skits using appropriate tone, expression, and body language.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with SEL and ELA standards.
• Creative, Active Learning – Combines writing, performance, and reflection for deeper engagement.
• Reflection Questions Included – Helps students connect skit behavior to real-life situations.
• Encourages Collaboration – Supports teamwork and respectful peer interaction.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for SEL lessons, drama integration, small groups, or homeschool activities.

This printable worksheet encourages students to truly “walk in someone else’s shoes” by practicing empathy through writing, acting, and reflection. By creating and performing supportive skits, learners strengthen emotional intelligence, communication skills, and confidence in responding kindly to others. Suitable for classroom and homeschool settings, this activity supports compassionate behavior, positive relationships, and meaningful social-emotional growth.

This worksheet is part of our role playing social scenarios worksheets collection.