Description
Help students cope with the loss of a beloved pet through this thoughtfully designed, age-appropriate grief journal. This 13-page interactive workbook provides a safe space for children to explore and express their emotions while developing healthy coping strategies. This is a DIGITAL download of the book.
Lesson Plan & Implementation Guide:
Objective: Students will:
- Identify and express their feelings about pet loss
- Develop healthy coping mechanisms
- Build emotional resilience
- Practice self-reflection and emotional awareness
Content Overview:
Understanding Grief (Chapter 1)
- Introduction to different feelings associated with loss
- Normalization of grief emotions
- Discussion of emotional fluctuations
Memory Processing (Chapters 2 & 4)
- Favorite memory documentation
- Special qualities recognition
- Creating a “love box” of memories
Emotional Weather Tracking (Chapter 3)
- Daily emotional check-ins
- Weather-based feeling identification
- Emotional journey documentation
Coping Strategies (Chapters 5 & 8)
- Heart-helping activities
- Paper chain feeling tracker
- Calm-down corner exercises
- Breathing and stretching techniques
Future-Focused Healing (Chapters 6-7)
- Memory garden creation
- Self-compassion letter writing
- Recognition of ongoing healing
Implementation Suggestions:
Individual Use:
- One-on-one counseling sessions
- Take-home processing tool
- Independent work during quiet time
Group Setting:
- Small grief support groups
- Class discussions about loss
- Shared experience processing
Counselor/Teacher Support:
- Regular check-ins with students
- Guided completion of activities
- Discussion facilitation
Recommended Usage:
- Allow students to work at their own pace
- Provide private space for emotional expression
- Offer adult support when needed
- Use in conjunction with other grief support methods
This resource is particularly valuable for:
- School Counselors
- Elementary Teachers
- Child Therapists
- School Psychologists
- Parents/Guardians
All activities are designed to be age-appropriate, focusing on validation, emotional expression, and healthy coping skill development.
