The First Wave Lesson Plan
A comprehensive lesson plan for Session 1, including objectives, preparation steps, and a detailed 45-minute instructional flow focused on establishing norms and vocabulary.
The First Wave Slide Deck
Visual presentation for Session 1, including definitions, types of grief, examples, and classroom norms. Featuring high-contrast design and clear imagery for secondary students.
Grief Vocabulary Worksheet
A student worksheet for matching key grief terms (such as denial, resilience, and empathy) to their definitions. Designed with clear handwriting spaces and a clean layout.
The First Wave Teacher Script
A word-for-word teacher script for Session 1, including transitions, discussion prompts, and specific slide cues to help guide the lesson.
Session 1 Warm Up Guide
A facilitation guide for the Session 1 Warm-Up activity, focusing on word association to surface students' initial thoughts and feelings about grief.
Session 1 Vocabulary Activity Guide
Facilitation guide for the Session 1 Vocabulary Matching activity, providing clear steps for the teacher to manage the distribution, support, and review of the worksheet.
Session 1 Discussion Guide
A discussion guide for Session 1, centering on the importance of emotional vocabulary. Includes facilitation strategies and specific prompts to deepen student reflection.
Session 1 Cool Down Guide
A grounding cool-down activity for Session 1, featuring a guided breathing exercise and a reflective journaling prompt to help students process the lesson's content.
Grief Vocabulary Answer Key
An answer key for the Session 1 Grief Vocabulary Worksheet, providing the correct matches for teacher review.
