Lesson Plan

When Hearts Feel Heavy Lesson Plan

Student will learn to identify and name feelings of sadness and grief, express those emotions through drawing and journaling, and practice simple coping strategies to manage overwhelming feelings.

First graders experiencing grief need safe, supportive spaces to understand emotions and learn healthy coping skills. This session fosters emotional awareness, expression, and resilience.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Grounding

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Identification

10 minutes

Step 3

Expressive Drawing

7 minutes

Step 4

Reflective Journaling

5 minutes

Step 5

Closing and Coping Strategies

3 minutes

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When Hearts Feel Heavy

Welcome & Grounding

Feeling Faces Chart

Emotion Word Matching

Expressive Drawing

Reflective Journaling

Coping Strategies & Closing

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Activity

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Journal

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When Hearts Feel Heavy

Alyssha Walker

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