Lesson Plan
When Goodbyes Hurt Plan
Students will explore and name their feelings after losing a family member, express grief through drawing or writing, and learn healthy coping strategies to manage emotions.
Grief can be overwhelming for children. This session creates a safe space for 4th graders to process loss, validate emotions, and build early resilience through guided expression and coping tools.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Environment
5 minutes
Step 1
Build Rapport and Introduce Session
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Feelings Through Journaling
10 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Healthy Coping Strategies
8 minutes
Step 4
Close Session and Plan Next Steps
7 minutes
Slide Deck
When Goodbyes Hurt
Session Guidelines
Naming Your Feelings
Healthy Coping Strategies
Try Deep Breathing Together
Next Steps
Journal
Worksheet
