Lesson Plan
Healing Hearts Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and express feelings of grief through discussion and drawing, and practice simple coping strategies and peer support.
Grief can be confusing for young children. This lesson builds emotional literacy and resilience by normalizing feelings, teaching healthy expression, and fostering a caring peer community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Understanding Grief Feelings
7 minutes
Step 3
Expressive Drawing
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Sharing and Support
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Coping Strategies
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Healing Hearts
Warm-Up and Check-In
Understanding Grief Feelings
Expressive Drawing
Group Sharing and Support
Coping Strategies
Closing and Next Steps

Reading


Activity


Journal

