Feelings Roar or Whisper Lesson Plan
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson plan for 3rd-6th graders focused on recognizing and expressing grief-related emotions through reading, video, and interactive activities.
Feelings Roar or Whisper Slide Deck
An 8-slide visual presentation to guide students through the lesson. Includes an embedded YouTube video of Big Bird, prompts for activities, and key takeaways about emotional processing.
Warm-Up Activity Guide
A quick 5-minute warm-up activity guide for the start of the lesson, focused on emotional check-ins.
Cool-Down Reflection Guide
A short 5-minute cool-down activity guide for the end of the lesson, involving a one-word emotional reflection or sharing a key takeaway.
Discussion Guide Talking About Tough Feelings
A discussion guide for teachers to lead a 5-minute conversation after reading the book and watching the video, focusing on identifying and validating emotions.
Emotion Charades Activity
Instructions and printable emotion strips for the Emotion Charades activity, where students act out feelings for their classmates to guess.
My Feelings Wheel Worksheet
A visual feelings wheel worksheet for students to identify and describe things that trigger different emotions, including spaces for both primary and secondary feelings.
Sometimes I Feel Journal Prompt Worksheet
A journal prompt worksheet for students to reflect on how their internal feelings manifest in their external behaviors, providing a private space for emotional expression.
Grief and Feelings Handout
An informational handout for students and families explaining grief, common emotional reactions, and the importance of healthy expression.