Healing Hearts Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the Healing Hearts unit, outlining the six 30-minute sessions, learning objectives, materials, and detailed facilitation instructions.
Grief's Journey Slides 1
Visual presentation for the first session, introducing the concept of grief, the variety of associated emotions, and different types of loss.
Grief Basics Reading
An introductory reading passage for students explaining grief as a natural response to loss and identifying the various emotions that can accompany it.
My Feelings Worksheet
An activity sheet where students draw faces representing different emotions and reflect on a personal experience where they felt a strong emotion.
Grief's Journey Slides 2
Visual presentation for the second session, reviewing feelings and introducing the concept of coping strategies.
Coping Strategies Activity
An activity sheet for brainstorming and listing personal coping strategies for managing difficult emotions.
Grief's Journey Slides 3
Visual presentation for the third session, introducing the idea of cherished memories as a way to honor what has been lost or changed.
Memory Jar Activity Guide
Instructions for creating a personal Memory Jar to hold positive memories and provide comfort during times of loss or change.
Grief's Journey Slides 4
Visual presentation for the fourth session, introducing the idea of empathy as understanding and sharing the feelings of another.
Empathy Scenario Cards
A set of role-play scenario cards to help students practice demonstrating empathy in common situations of loss and disappointment.
Grief's Journey Slides 5
Visual presentation for the fifth session, introducing the concept of a support system – people and resources that help us when we are sad or going through a tough time.
Support System Map Worksheet
An activity sheet for identifying and mapping out a student's personal support system of people, pets, and activities.
Grief's Journey Slides 6
Visual presentation for the sixth session, reviewing the key concepts learned throughout the unit.
Grief Journal Prompt
A journal prompt for students to reflect on their learning journey, choosing from several reflection options about grief, coping, and support.