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Goodbye, Teacher!

Lesson Plan

Goodbye, Teacher!

Process emotions about teacher leaving

This lesson helps second-grade students process their emotions about their teacher leaving. It includes a discussion to acknowledge their feelings and an activity to express and process these emotions. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for students to express their feelings and supports their emotional well-being during a transition.

Audience

Second Grade Girls

Time

10 mins

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching, Restorative Practices, Experiential Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Emotion Cards

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Explain that their teacher will be leaving and it's okay to have different feelings about it.
  • Assure them that it's important to talk about these feelings.

Step 2

Discussion

4 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation.
  • Encourage students to share how they feel about the teacher leaving.
  • Validate all feelings and remind them it's normal to feel sad, confused, or even happy for the teacher.

Step 3

Activity

3 mins

  • Distribute Emotion Cards to each student.
  • Ask students to pick a card that represents how they feel.
  • Allow them to share their card and explain why they chose it.

Step 4

Closure

1 min

  • Thank students for sharing their feelings.
  • Remind them that it's okay to talk to other teachers or friends if they need to express more feelings later.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide a discussion about emotions related to the teacher leaving.

How do you feel about your teacher leaving?

Encourage students to express their feelings openly. Validate all emotions.







What will you miss the most about your teacher?

Help students focus on positive memories and experiences.







Is there anything you would like to say to your teacher before they leave?

Encourage students to think about expressing gratitude or good wishes.







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Worksheet

Emotion Cards

Cards with different emotions for students to choose from to express how they feel about their teacher leaving.




Happy







Sad







Confused







Excited







Worried







Thankful




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