Lesson Plan
Clouds of Feeling Lesson Plan
Students will recognize feelings of sadness and grief, express their emotions through discussion, and create a comforting cloud craft to learn simple coping strategies.
Helping Pre-K children name and share feelings of sadness builds emotional awareness, validates their experiences, and fosters peer support in a safe classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Emotional Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud Story
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Cloud Craft Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Comfort Strategies
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Clouds of Feeling
How Are You Feeling Today?
Feelings Can Be Clouds
Read-Aloud: Cloud Tears Story
Why Did Cloudie Feel Sad?
Share Your Sad Clouds
Materials for Our Cloud Craft
Cloud Craft Steps
Comfort Strategies
Great Job!

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