Lesson Plan
Finding Light After Loss Plan
Students will understand grief stages, build empathy, and practice supportive communication to cope with loss or support friends in grief.
Children often struggle to process loss alone. This lesson normalizes emotions, fosters peer support, and equips students with healthy coping strategies to build resilience and strengthen classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
45 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Norms
10 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker: Memory & Emotion Word Association
15 minutes
Step 3
Presentation: Understanding Grief & Coping Strategies
20 minutes
Step 4
Small Group Discussion: Peer Support Exchange
20 minutes
Step 5
Individual Reflection & Affirmation Note
10 minutes
Step 6
Closing Circle & Relaxation
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Finding Light After Loss
Lesson Objectives
Stages of Grief
How Grief Feels
Coping Strategy: Express Yourself
Coping Strategy: Connect with Others
Discussion Prompts
Closing & Takeaway

Script


Discussion

