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Remembering · 10 min
A letter to someone who died
Write to them, then fold it into a paper boat.
Write anything you want to tell them. Nobody else will read it unless you choose to share it.
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Why this helps
Writing to the person who died is a way to say what didn't get said, say goodbye, or share news. Many grieving young people do it.
For ages 6 to 8, ages 9 to 12, ages 13 to 17.
Adapted from Child Bereavement UK's activity ideas for grieving children.
Make it at home
You need: Nice paper, A pen
- 1Write whatever you want to tell them.
- 2Fold it into a paper boat, keep it in your memory box, or read it aloud somewhere special.