Listening to My Heart
Guide 1st-grade students in reflecting on their feelings of grief by listening to their inner voice, then expressing these emotions through journal writing and art, building emotional resilience.
This lesson fosters emotional intelligence by helping young learners identify and articulate feelings of grief, supporting both personal growth and classroom emotional wellbeing.
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Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Guided Reflection
5 minutes
Step 2
Journal Activity
3 minutes
Step 3
Art Expression
2 minutes
