Lesson Plan

Goodbye, Friends! Lesson Plan

Students will explore and express the emotions associated with saying goodbye to peers, and develop strategies to cope with transitions.

Developing emotional resilience and self-awareness helps students manage transitions and build stronger social connections, essential for their growth and well-being.

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Understanding Emotions

30 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Coping Strategies and Support

30 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Reflection and Future Connections

30 minutes

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Slide Deck

Goodbye, Friends!

Introduce the session deck and set the tone for exploring feelings about goodbyes. Emphasize that the session is about both understanding and finding healthy ways to cope.

Session 1: Understanding Emotions

Session 1: Discuss personal experiences and introduce a variety of emotions experienced during goodbyes. Use open-ended questions to get students thinking about why goodbyes can feel both sad and hopeful.

Discussion Prompts

Present discussion prompts on the slide to help students articulate their feelings deeper. Encourage respectful listening.

Session 2: Coping Strategies & Support

Session 2: Start by briefly reviewing the previous session. Guide students to brainstorm healthy coping strategies for farewells and transitions; discuss realistic applications via role-play or group discussions.

Healthy Coping Strategies

Highlight examples of healthy strategies: reaching out to friends, journaling, mindfulness. Allow space for students to add their own ideas.

Session 3: Reflection & Future Connections

Session 3: Focus on reflection. Encourage students to write about their thoughts concerning recent goodbyes and envision a positive outlook for future transitions.

Final Thoughts & Reflection

Provide closure to the lesson by summarizing key coping strategies and encouraging students to support one another beyond this classroom session.

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Activity

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Journal

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Goodbye, Friends!

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