Help children lighten their hearts and discover the healing power of forgiveness with this thoughtful, hands-on lesson. The Forgiveness Module guides children to understand that forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing unkind behavior—it means choosing to release heavy emotions and make space for peace.
What’s Inside:
Educator’s Guide with clear objectives and flexible activities to fit different group needs.
 
Forgiveness Worksheet to help children explore how holding onto hurt feels compared to letting go.
 
Reset Button Craft & Guided Visualization – children create their own “reset button” as a powerful symbol of choosing peace and emotional freedom.
 
Burden Basket Release Ritual – a reflective group activity where children write or draw forgiveness messages on heart-shaped papers, then place them in a central basket to symbolically release their burdens.
 
Closing Affirmations & Ritual Options – respectful, meaningful ways to dispose of the forgiveness hearts (shredding, composting, or burning in a ceremonial fire).
 
Learning Outcomes:
Children will:
✅ Understand what forgiveness is—and what it is not
✅ Recognize the emotional weight of holding onto anger or hurt
✅ Practice letting go through reflection, crafts, and rituals
✅ Build empathy, resilience, and emotional vocabulary
✅ Choose inner peace over resentment
This lesson is a ready-to-use digital download—simply print and go! It’s a meaningful way to nurture self-awareness, compassion, and emotional well-being in your classroom, camp, or home