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.

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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

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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

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Finding Light After Loss

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