Grief Lessons Lesson Plan
A modified facilitation guide for 4th-grade teachers to lead a lesson on grief, using age-appropriate language, concrete analogies, and a focus on empathy.
Grief Rocks Reading Material
A simplified reading passage for 4th graders that uses the 'heavy backpack' analogy to explain grief, its causes, and how it feels in the body and mind.
Heart and Mind Reflection Sheet
A creative reflection worksheet for 4th graders with space for defining grief, drawing visual metaphors (backpack and heart), and identifying support systems.
Grief Matters Presentation
An engaging and colorful slide deck for 4th graders that explains grief through visual metaphors and relatable examples, helping to normalize big feelings.
Reflection Sheet Answer Key
A teacher's answer key for the 'Heart & Mind' reflection sheet, providing example student responses and guidance for interpreting visual metaphors.
My Heart Journal Worksheet
A reflective journal worksheet for 4th-grade students to process their feelings about grief and loss, featuring guided prompts, a large drawing area, and space for personal expression.
