Healing Hearts

Stacie Browne-Gallagher

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Healing Hearts

Helping with Grief

This lesson plan is designed to help a kindergartner cope with the loss of a parent through engaging and supportive activities. It includes a game-based activity, a simple worksheet, and a reading component that the mother can easily facilitate at home. The lesson aims to provide comfort and understanding, helping the child express emotions and begin the healing process.

Audience

Mother of a Kindergartner

Time

30 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Printable Cards for Memory Game, Worksheet: Feelings and Memories, and Reading: A Story About Loss

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin by sitting with your child in a comfortable space.
Explain that you will be doing some activities together to help understand feelings and remember the loved one.

Step 2

Memory Game

10 mins

Use the printable cards to play a simple memory game.
Each card has a picture or word related to emotions or memories.
Encourage your child to talk about what each card reminds them of.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Work through the 'Feelings and Memories' worksheet together.
Ask your child to draw or color how they feel and share a memory of the loved one.
Provide support and encouragement as they express their thoughts.

Step 4

Reading Time

5 mins

Read the story about loss together.
Pause to discuss any parts that resonate with your child.
Encourage questions and share your own thoughts to model open communication.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Conclude by summarizing the activities and what was learned.
Reassure your child that it's okay to feel sad and that they can always talk to you about their feelings.
End with a comforting hug or a favorite activity to transition back to normalcy.

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Worksheet

Printable Cards for Memory Game

These cards are used for a memory game to help the child express emotions and memories related to their loss.

Happy

Sad

Angry

Love

Family

Friend

Memory

Hug

Worksheet

Feelings and Memories

This worksheet helps the child express their feelings and share memories of their loved one through drawing and coloring.

Draw a picture of how you feel today.

Draw a memory you have with your loved one.

Reading

A Story About Loss

This reading is a simple story that helps children understand and cope with the loss of a loved one.

Once upon a time, there was a little bear who lost someone very special. The little bear felt many different feelings, like sadness and love. But the little bear learned that it's okay to feel these things and that remembering the happy times can bring comfort.