Today in America, we celebrate Patriot Day and remember the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 a dozen years ago.
The character cam spotted a Social Contract that took the shape of a flag in Mrs. Quigley's class, so it posts today to honor the memory of those lives lost.
Just imagine a world in which ...
I just love the flag as a symbol of not only freedom, but hope.
I also think of a rainbow as hopeful ... God's promise.
This one led me to school yesterday morning.
Last week I referenced a Professor Child product that I hope you've considered adding to your resources; click {here} if you missed it.
The character cam spotted a Social Contract that took the shape of a flag in Mrs. Quigley's class, so it posts today to honor the memory of those lives lost.
Just imagine a world in which ...
I just love the flag as a symbol of not only freedom, but hope.
I also think of a rainbow as hopeful ... God's promise.
This one led me to school yesterday morning.
Last week I referenced a Professor Child product that I hope you've considered adding to your resources; click {here} if you missed it.
So it got me to thinking about my Grief/Loss library. Every year it seems there are enough children for a Lost and Found small group counseling class because someone has lost a loved one and is journeying down that rocky road of recovery. I see students individually, too, when they're struggling through grief and loss for a myriad of reasons, from a cross-country move to the death of a treasured pet to the passing of a grandparent or guardian. Here's a partial bibliography of my go-to titles addressing this sensitive subject; click the book image for more information and integration ideas.
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| Like a little chapter book with tips. |
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| Ways to keep the memory of the pet alive. |
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| This one comes with a Christian point of reference. |
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| Perfect for when an ailing pet passes away. |
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| This one touches on Jewish burial traditions. |
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| Less of a storybook and more of a guidebook. |
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| Order this kit free at the Sesame Street website. |
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| This one is definitely for older students and adults! |
What are your most helpful resources for walking alongside someone
who is lost and looking for his/her found?
I have all of those and they are very good. Some others that I use: Marge Heegaard's walking through grief series ( when someone is ill, someone has died); Cynthia Rylant's Dog and Cat Heaven (good for pet loss); Mr. Rogers talks about death; Fall of Freddie Leaf by Leo Busgalia; Goodbye Mousie by Robbie Harris.
ReplyDeleteA fellow counselor also shared these with me: The Scar, Grandma Has Gone To Heaven, and The Next Place
ReplyDeleteGreat post Barbara!! Always great to add more grief resources!! Thanks for the post!! Take care!!
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