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Stories to Help Children Understand Lockdown

Coping with a Birthday in Lockdown

The Little Elf who missed his Birthday Party

Lockdown Birthday Ideas

Support for Children of Keyworkers

The Stay at School Superheroes

Resources to Support Discussing Coronavirus/Lockdown

COVID-19 Resource Pack for Parents

Self Care Kit COVID-19

Wellbeing Craft – Things To Look Forward To

Coping During the Pandemic

This course by the Recovery College has been written for children aged 7-12 as a way of learning about the global pandemic. You will learn helpful information about what the new virus is, how to stay healthy and do your best not to pass it on, how you might feel about it, things to do at home and how to help yourself.

Resources if Someone You Love is Ill

Telling Children Someone Has Coronavirus

Things You Can Do When Someone You Love is Very Ill

Keeping in Touch with Someone Who is Ill

Resources to Support Children’s Wellbeing

Calm Down Strategies for Children

The Good Night Guide For Children

Kids Have Stresses Too – Ideas, Tips and Strategies

Mindfulness Colouring for Children

Resources to Support Parents

Keeping your cool – advice for parents on managing stress

Sleep Wind Downs

Adult Mindful Moments In Difficult Times

The Little Book of Mindfulness

Mindfulness Colouring for Adults

Bereavement

Understanding Bereavement

How to Support Your Child Through Bereavement

How Children Understand Death

Activities to Support Your Child Through Bereavement

My Special Memories

Memory Bracelet

Keepsake Memory Box

Children’s Books on Bereavement

The Memory Tree by Britta Teckentrup

A book which teaches children to celebrate the memories of someone who’s died. When Fox lies down in the woods and falls asleep forever, his friends gather round to tell stories about his life.

The Invisible string by Patrice Karst

The Invisible String looks at how to cope with loneliness and separation from someone you love. Suitable for ages three and above.

Grandad’s Island by Benji Davies

This deals with the emotional topic of losing a grandparent. Subtly told, that this book useful for talking about the idea of loss—without ever referring to actual death. Parents can use this to talk with a child about how it’s normal to be sad and miss loved ones. Since death isn’t directly specified, this title also works for when a child’s loved one is moving far away

The Memory Box: A Book about Grief by Joanna Rowland and Thea Baker

In the memory box, a young girl is worried she will forget the loved one who passed away. She creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one, to help in the grieving process. The unique point of view allows the reader to imagine the loss of any they have loved – a friend, family member, or even a pet. A parent guide in the back includes information on helping children manage the complex and difficult emotions they feel when they lose someone they love, as well as suggestions on how to create their own memory box.

Always and Forever by Debi Gliori and Alan Durant

When Fox dies, Mole, Hare, and Otter are devastated. Then one day Squirrel comes to visit. She reminds Fox’s family of all the funny things he used to do. And as the friends share dinner and tell stories, they realise that in their hearts and memories, Fox is still with them, and he will be–always and forever.

Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine by Diana Crossley and Kate Sheppard

This activity book can be used to help children make sense of their experience by reflecting on the different aspects of their grief, whilst finding a balance between remembering and having fun.

The Scar by Charlotte Moundlic

The Scar by Charlotte Moundlic tells the story of a little boy who wakes up to find that his mother has died, and how he is overwhelmed with sadness, anger and fear that he will forget her. With the help of his Grandma he finds a way to hold on to his mother’s love. Illustrated by Olivier Tallec.

Sad Book by Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen’s Sad Book tells of his struggles with sadness following the loss of his son Eddie at age 19. A powerful account of grief with illustrations by Quentin Blake. A book for all ages

The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers

The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers tells the story of a little girl who shuts her heart away in a bottle for safety after the loss of someone close. But after that it seemed that the world was emptier than before.

What Does Dead Mean?: A Book for Young Children to Help Explain Death and Dying

This book guides children through questions they often ask about death and dying. It’s suitable for children aged four and above and is an ideal book for parents and carers to read with their children. It’s also suitable for teachers, therapists and counsellors working with young children.

Thanks to Miss Ferry for hunting down all of these resources🙂

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