Heart Talk Lesson Plan
A comprehensive lesson plan for 1st grade students focusing on parental divorce and family changes, including prep instructions, learning objectives, and a step-by-step 30-minute teaching flow.
Heart Talk Slides
A visual presentation for instruction and discussion during the Heart Talk lesson, featuring large text and kid-friendly icons to explain family changes and coping strategies.
Heart Talk Script
A step-by-step facilitation guide for the teacher, providing talking points, prompts, and instructions for each section of the Heart Talk lesson.
Beginning Our Heart Talk Warm Up
A warm-up activity for 1st graders to introduce the idea of big feelings and changes, allowing them to identify and share a recent emotion.
My Two Homes Reading
A short story for 1st graders about a child named Maya navigating the change of her parents living in two different homes, emphasizing that love remains constant.
Communication Scenarios Discussion
Discussion prompts for students to practice communicating their feelings and needs in common situations related to living in two homes.
Coping Cards Activity
An activity for students to identify and draw personal coping strategies that they can use when experiencing difficult emotions related to family changes.
Feeling Faces Worksheet
A worksheet for students to creatively express their emotions about family changes through drawing.
Two Homes One Heart Quiz
A short quiz for 1st graders to check their understanding of "Heart Talk" and coping strategies for family changes.
Quiz Answer Key
The answer key for the Two Homes, One Heart Quiz, including correct answers and brief explanations for teachers.
Family Changes Rubric
A rubric for teachers to assess student understanding and expression of feelings, communication skills, and coping strategies related to family changes.
Reflecting on Our Feelings Cool Down
An exit ticket for 1st graders to reflect on a key takeaway or emotion from the Heart Talk lesson.
Family Feelings Test
A summative test for 1st graders to evaluate their comprehension of family changes, emotions, and coping skills discussed in the lesson.