Description
This Grief & Loss Journal helps children understand, process, and heal from the loss of a loved one. It is perfect for both in-person and digital learning with a digital for Google Slides™ and printable version included.
⭐ THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:
✅ A digital for Google Slides™ interactive version of the journal with drag-and-drop activities and fillable text boxes
✅ A printable version of the journal with full color and black/white both included
✅ Children learn:
- What is grief?
- How does grief look and feel in our bodies, minds, and spirit?
- How to express their feelings and needs
- The 5 Stages of Grief (adapted from Kubler-Ross for children)
- How to make a memory jar and memory box to remember our loved one
- 9 coping strategies for grief and loss
- How to “let go” of painful, sad feelings and memories
✂️ NOTE: Younger children who cannot read/type yet could use this journal with support from a grown-up.
Educators Say
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“Such a great packet to use with students struggling to understand grief. Can be used for any age group!” – Rosa T.
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“So many of my students have or are experiencing grief and loss. This has been a great resource to have to help my students work through, process and talk about their situation.” – Krystle S.
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“So many of my students have or are experiencing grief and loss. This has been a great resource to have to help my students work through, process and talk about their situation.” – Growing Grit and Giving Grace
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“This curriculum was a great way to guide students to learn more about their grief. It was easy to follow and easy for them to understand!” – Sara D.
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“I’m glad I had this resource on hand for working with students experiencing grief! Such a helpful, hands on resource!” – Margaret B.
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“I’m always looking for grief resources for elementary students as a school counselor and this resource was great. I have used it individually and in a small group setting.” – Samantha M.
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“I am a school counselor and serve grades three, four and five. I have used this resource many times with my students in these grade levels because it covers a lot of grief areas. The kids love it and bring it home to share with family members. Thank you for making it available.” – Cynthia H.
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“This was a perfect starting place for addressing grief in the school setting. Providing concrete tasks that are so helpful for processing grief in small doses. I also sent this home for families to review with their children and they reported it was helpful.” – Counseling with Leigh Anne
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“This is my “go-to” for working with students who have lost a loved one. The students really enjoy it. Some students like me to guide them through the slides and others like quiet time to work on it by themselves.” – Karmen R.