![]() Some children may still think that death is temporary or that the person who has died will feel things and be cold, lonely or hungry. School-aged children gradually begin to develop an understanding that death is permanent and irreversible. How do school-aged children (5 to 12 years) grieve? include them in doing something for the funeral (such as drawing a picture to put in the casket or on the service sheet).encourage creative play and exercise as an outlet for thoughts and feelings.read children's books together about death and grief.honestly explain death as a part of life using what they can see (use plats or insects as examples of death in nature).keep close to familiar adults (you may notice anxiety even when being left with familiar adults).support them with touch - hugs, encouragement, holding their hand etc.talk about who is looking after them and keeping them safe. ![]() ![]()
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