Lesson Plan

Healing Hearts Lesson Plan

Guide 5th-grade students in understanding the loss of a loved one and developing personal coping skills through reflective discussion and activities.

This lesson is vital to help students process grief, express emotions safely, and build resilience during challenging times.

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Review and Set-Up

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Check-In

5 Minutes

Step 2

Exploratory Discussion & Activity

15 Minutes

Step 3

Conclusion and Coping Skills Recap

10 Minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Healing Hearts

Introduce the lesson gently. Welcome the student and explain that today's session is a safe space to talk about feelings and learn ways to feel better. Emphasize that it's okay to feel different emotions.

Understanding Our Emotions

Encourage the student to think about their emotions. Ask questions like 'How do you feel when you miss someone?' and share that it's normal to have many different emotions.

Coping Skills

Use this slide to introduce various coping strategies. Share a wide range of examples and ask the student if they have any other ideas on what might help them feel better. Encourage them to think about activities they enjoy.

Remember, You're Not Alone

Wrap up the session by reassuring the student. Summarize the main points and remind the student that it's okay to ask for help. Invite them to share how they feel and mention that they can always revisit these strategies.

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Healing Hearts: Navigating Loss and Building Coping Skills

Brian Anderson

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