Lesson Plan
Healing Hearts Lesson Plan
Students will identify and express feelings of grief, create a memory drawing, and learn simple coping strategies to support emotional well-being.
Processing grief early helps 2nd graders build emotional literacy, resilience, and healthy coping habits. This lesson offers a safe space to share memories, validate feelings, and reduce isolation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Emotion Identification
5 minutes
Step 2
Memory Drawing Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Sharing and Reflection
5 minutes
Step 4
Coping Strategies and Closure
5 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Script
Slide Deck
Healing Hearts
What is Grief?
How Are You Feeling?
Memory Drawing
Share Your Memory
Coping Strategies
Positive Affirmations
