Lesson Plan
Little Hearts Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and express feelings related to loss, building emotional vocabulary around sadness and empathy. They will engage in a gentle story discussion and create a Feelings Flower to articulate their own feelings.
Kindergarteners may lack words to process grief. This lesson fosters emotional awareness, empathy, and supportive peer connections by introducing grief in an age-appropriate way.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather Materials & Familiarize
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud & Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Flower Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection & Share
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Little Hearts, Big Feelings
All Feelings Are Welcome
Talking About the Story
Feelings Flower Activity
We Support Each Other!
Lesson Plan
When Hearts Feel Sad Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and express feelings of grief through age-appropriate vocabulary, a shared story discussion, and a creative Feelings Flower activity.
Young children often lack words to process loss. This lesson builds emotional literacy, empathy, and peer support by introducing grief in a safe, nurturing environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather Materials & Familiarize
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud & Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Flower Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection & Share
5 minutes
Discussion
Activity
