Lesson Plan
Navigating the Waves of Grief Lesson Plan
Guide 7th grade boys to understand grief and develop coping strategies through interactive activities and discussions.
This lesson equips students with emotional resilience, helping them recognize and express their feelings in healthy ways.
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Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Game
5 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Navigating the Waves of Grief
Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students and presenting the title. Emphasize that today, we'll learn about grief and how to handle emotions. Brief explanation of why understanding grief is important.
What is Grief?
Define grief in simple terms. Use examples the students can relate to, such as loss of a pet or change in family situations. Prompt students to think about times they've felt sadness.
How Does Grief Affect Us?
Discuss common symptoms and emotions that come with grief. Ask interactive questions: 'How do you feel when you lose something important?'
Coping Strategies
Introduce coping strategies in an engaging way. Encourage the students to share what makes them feel better when they're sad. Use visuals to represent activities like talking to someone, drawing, or playing sports.
Reflection & Discussion
Wrap up the slide deck discussion. Invite students to share any thoughts or questions they have. Summarize key takeaways: understanding grief and knowing some coping strategies.

Warm Up

Game


Activity


Cool Down

Reading

