Lesson Plan
Understanding Sadness Lesson Plan
Help students understand that sadness is natural and can signal needs for self-care, while providing coping strategies.
This lesson supports emotional acceptance and teaches children practical ways to manage sadness, fostering emotional resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Activity – Coping with Sadness
20 minutes
Step 3
Reflection and Cool-down
10 minutes
Slide Deck
What is Sadness?
Why Do We Feel Sad?
Sadness as a Signal
Coping with Sadness
Let's Share Our Thoughts
Activity
Cool Down
