tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456330550970221057.post5686793056583051190..comments2024-03-28T04:28:59.012-07:00Comments on For the Love of Teaching: How to deal with student lossLanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13442080202750833535noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456330550970221057.post-45545815995558900772012-01-29T20:34:59.462-08:002012-01-29T20:34:59.462-08:00This is such a sad situation. About 7 years ago, I...This is such a sad situation. About 7 years ago, I had what could be the hardest year I will ever have. Three of my student lost parents that year. We, of course, had the district crisis team come talk with the class each time ( I was teaching 4th grade at the time.) For each child, I purchased scrapbook materials, and the kids in the class offered ideas for memories to do for each page. Example: What was something your mom would always say to you. What was your favorite place to go with your dad. When each child came back, they were so happy to have something normal back in their daily routine. Prays for your student and you as you provide stability to a child whose life has just been turned upside down.<br />JenaCaught in the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943584267903885351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456330550970221057.post-73321340710245810012012-01-29T19:39:50.638-08:002012-01-29T19:39:50.638-08:00Hey Lana, this is a hard one. Lots of love and pr...Hey Lana, this is a hard one. Lots of love and prayers, for sure. When your student is ready, there's a great book out there called Tear Soup that offers a nice metaphor for the grieving process. At this point they're probably in shock, which is a blessing. Kids have such an amazing way of comforting one another - I usually go into classrooms and say, "if you were so-and-so, what would you need from us today?"<br /><br />Praying for peace,<br /><br />BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.com