Lesson Plan
Lantern Craft Overview
Students will design and create symbolic paper lanterns representing happy memories of a loved one they’ve lost, reflecting on how those memories bring hope and comfort.
This lesson supports students in expressing grief through art, fostering emotional resilience, remembrance, and communal sharing—a Tier 1 strategy for all 3rd graders.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Emotion Check-In
10 minutes
Step 2
Memory Sharing Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Slide Deck Presentation
10 minutes
Step 4
Construct Your Lantern
20 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Journaling
5 minutes
Step 6
Lantern Walk (Cool-Down)
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Memory Lantern Inspiration
Example Lantern Designs
Color & Symbolism
Design Prompts
Sketch Your Ideas
Activity
Journal
Cool Down
