Lesson Plan
When Hearts Hurt Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize grief, express related emotions safely, and practice two healthy coping strategies to build emotional resilience.
Grief can affect students’ well-being and learning. This lesson normalizes feelings of loss, fosters empathy among classmates, and equips students with practical ways to manage sadness and support each other.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Grief
7 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Sharing Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Coping Strategies Practice
8 minutes
Step 5
Closure
2 minutes
Slide Deck
When Hearts Hurt
Today’s Goals
What Is Grief?
Recognizing Feelings
Emotion Sharing Activity
Coping Strategy 1: Deep Breathing
Coping Strategy 2: Artful Expression
Closure & Support
Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading
