Loss & Bereavement Lesson Presentation

The "Loss & Bereavement Lesson Presentation" is a sensitive and educational resource designed for Primary KS1 students to help them understand and cope with the feelings associated with loss and bereavement. The lesson begins with an engaging 'Meet The Feelings' activity, where children are encouraged to have pair discussions to identify different emotions within the 'Feelings Family', guessing their names based on clues related to feelings. This interactive approach is aimed at helping children recognise and articulate a range of emotions such as anger, worry, sadness, confusion, fear, and more. The presentation acknowledges the difficulty of the topic and reassures students that they can speak to an adult if they feel upset during or after the lesson.

As the lesson progresses, it delves into why discussing loss is important, especially considering the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on many families. In partnership with The UK Commission on Bereavement, the lesson seeks to explore ways to support children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Through class discussions and stories about children facing various losses, such as arguments with siblings, the death of a pet, illness of a grandparent, or moving to a new school, students are prompted to empathise and identify the emotions involved. The presentation encourages children to think about helpful responses to loss, such as talking to an adult or creating something in honour of the person or pet they miss. It concludes with a reflective activity where students consider how they might support a friend going through loss and a voting segment where they can express their own views on the subject.