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Hi All,

A parent volunteer in one of our 1st grade classrooms died last week of heart complications. Her daughter, a first grader is returning to school at the end of the week. The kids knew the mom since she volunteered in the classroom. What can I do to support the class? The teacher and the student's dad would like for me to talk to the class on how to support the 1st grader upon her return to school. Any ideas?

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Leah How sad. There are several books you can read, or you can tell them what happened, ask the children what questions they have, and ask them what they would like to do for the little girl.

They may want to make a picture that can be put in a book for her.

You could brainstorm ways they could help the child when she returns. For ex...See More
Feb 11, 2010


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