Lesson Plan
Heart to Heal Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize common signs of grief and practice three coping strategies—talking, journaling, and breathing exercises—through discussion and hands-on activities.
This lesson builds emotional resilience by helping 8th graders process loss, develop healthy coping skills, and support peers empathetically.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Signs of Grief
7 minutes
Step 3
Learning Coping Strategies
8 minutes
Step 4
Feelings Check-In Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Heart to Heal: Coping with Grief
What Is Grief?
Common Signs of Grief
Three Coping Strategies
Strategy Practice Activity
Feelings Check-In
Reflection & Resources
Worksheet
Worksheet
