Jamie Abitz

A classroom reading that uses a powerful tale of friendship and loss to build empathy and open conversations. This lesson helps 4th graders recognize emotions around grief, fostering emotional literacy and supportive peer connections. Audience: 4th Grade, Tier 1, 1 session, 50 minutes

A 45-minute whole-class reading adventure for 4th graders to explore feelings of grief and loss through a comforting, illustrated story and guided activities that foster empathy and healing. This Tier 1 lesson supports social-emotional learning and builds a safe community for sharing emotions.