Lesson Plan
Rainbows After Rain Lesson Plan
Students will explore grief by recognizing and naming emotions, sharing personal experiences, and practicing healthy coping strategies through creative expression and peer support.
Grief can impact students’ emotional well-being and learning. This lesson normalizes grief, builds emotional vocabulary, fosters peer connection, and equips students with tools to cope in healthy ways.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Grounding
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussing Grief
7 minutes
Step 3
Creative Expression
7 minutes
Step 4
Exploring Coping Strategies
6 minutes
Step 5
Closure and Take-Home Support
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Rainbows After Rain
Session Objectives
Understanding Emotions
Sharing Our Experiences
Creative Expression
Exploring Coping Strategies
Closure & Take-Home Support

Worksheet


Worksheet


Worksheet

