Kid Talk Flipbook For Review 05.10

Stick with the theme and activities that match the learning styles of your kids in
attendance. Remember, not all kids have a “paper and pencil” nature, however, this
curriculum contains a variety of activities that should appeal to all learning styles.
The goal of all the Kid Talk activities and play, is to provide a warm and welcoming
environment where the children are free of judgement. The kids soon learn they are
valued and are encouraged to be authentic. They will have the opportunity to externalize
the hurtful parts of their grief and express the love they continue to feel for their decedent
(memorialize). Kids are comfortable being with other kids who “get it,” as they process
their grief. One child said, “I didn’t know this would be fun!”
In the church context, our goal is to promote the healing of each child’s grief, while
nurturing their relationship with God. The scripture verses in the curriculum help us to
know God and His love for us. As we know God better, it becomes easier to trust Him
more with things we do not like and do not understand.
Covid 19 Pandemic
Covid 19 has changed how we are able to work with children at this time in history. It is
imperative to follow the CDC guidelines for social interaction. As of this writing, we are
meeting online only and coaching parents or family regarding use of the Our Story
Memory Book and supportive activities, most of which can be done at home with supplies
available. We pray the day will soon arrive when we can safely meet face-to-face again
with grieving kids in a group setting. Now is the perfect time to plan and prepare for when
that day arrives.
For the latest information, please visit our website at www.kidtalkgrief.com.
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