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Understanding Grief: A Gentle Exploration

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Lesson Plan

Understanding Grief: A Gentle Exploration

Father passes away, grief

This lesson aims to help a 4th-grade girl understand and process the grief associated with the loss of her father. Through a carefully selected video and guided discussion, the lesson provides a safe space for the student to explore her feelings and learn healthy coping mechanisms. This lesson is crucial as it offers emotional support and encourages the student to express her feelings, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

Audience

4th grade girl

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Coping with Grief for Kids, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Greet the student warmly and explain that today you'll be talking about feelings, especially when we lose someone we love.
  • Assure her that it's okay to feel sad and that everyone experiences grief differently.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

  • Introduce the video: Coping with Grief for Kids.
  • Encourage the student to pay attention to how the characters in the video talk about their feelings.

Step 3

Guided Discussion

9 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage the student to share her thoughts and feelings, ensuring she feels heard and supported.

Step 4

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Reassure the student that it's okay to feel sad and that talking about her feelings can help.
  • Offer additional support or resources if needed.
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Discussion

Grief Discussion

A guided discussion to help the student process her feelings about grief and loss.

What did you learn from the video about grief?

Encourage the student to express what she understood about grief and how it affects people differently.







How do you feel about the loss of your father?

Provide a safe space for the student to share her feelings, ensuring she knows it's okay to feel sad or confused.







What are some ways you can remember your father?

Discuss positive ways to remember her father, such as sharing stories or creating a memory box.







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