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First Grade
LESSON
Seven
Holding Space for Grief and Loss
60 Minutes
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Lesson Overview
Students will explore the effects of grief and loss on relationships, brainstorm self-care strategies, and learn how to support themselves and others. They'll watch three videos on the feelings associated with grief, coping and asking for help, and hope, supported by class brainstorming and discussions. Finally, students will complete their "Kindness Bridge Parts #2 Handouts" by identifying ways to manage their grief and offer hope to friends.
Lesson Objectives
- Identify feelings of grief and loss.
- Learn how to ask for help when experiencing grief and loss.
- Brainstorm how to support a friend through grief and loss.
Materials
Handouts
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how to prepare for this lesson
Talking about grief and loss in early childhood is an important way to help students process their feelings, validate and acknowledge their loss, and offer healing and copy strategies. Students who have not experienced grief and loss may have many questions or worries after the lesson, and it is wise to leave time in the days following to continue to share resources and remind students that you are there to answer any questions that have come up for them.
Students will need their Feelings Wheel Handouts throughout this lesson and should have them out at the start of the lesson. Students may keep their Feelings Wheels at the end of this lesson.
Students will fill out parts A & B of the Kindness Bridge Parts #2 Handout. On Slide 1, after the handout is completed, students will cut out their Bandaids and attach them to their Kindness Bridges which should still be on display in the classroom.
Please ensure to pre-check videos before class, as internet policies may vary among schools, to ensure accessibility.