Coping with Loss: Grief & Loss Support Activities for Kids | Death of a Family Member

Help young children navigate one of life's hardest experiences with this gentle, age-appropriate grief support resource. Designed for PreK–3rd grade students coping with the death of a family member or beloved pet, this 66-page bundle combines social-emotional learning strategies with calming, child-friendly activities that make space for big feelings without overwhelming little hearts.

Inside this resource, students will: ✔ Learn simple, honest explanations of death and grief ✔ Identify and name their emotions through feelings check-ins and emotion wheels ✔ Practice coping strategies like deep breathing, journaling, and calm-down routines ✔ Create keepsakes such as memory boxes, memory jars, and pet paw-print keepsakes ✔ Explore guided writing and drawing prompts to process memories ✔ Build a support map of trusted adults and coping tools ✔ Receive reassurance around common grief feelings like guilt, anger, and confusion ✔ Practice supportive scripts for talking with classmates and siblings

This resource is trauma-informed and designed to be a supportive companion for counselors, teachers, and parents guiding a grieving child — whether they've lost a grandparent, parent, sibling, or cherished pet. Activities are secular, non-graphic, and adaptable for whole-class SEL lessons, small counseling groups, or one-on-one support.

Perfect for: School counselors, SEL teachers, grief support groups, and parents seeking a compassionate, structured way to help children process loss. Includes: 66 pages of content and activities — printable and ready to use, black-and-white line art for easy printing.