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Remembering · 6 min
Paint a memory stone
Decorate a stone with a word or pattern that reminds you of them.
Paint a stone that reminds you of They. Maybe their favourite colour, or a word that's just theirs.
Why this helps
A memory stone is something small and solid to hold when you miss someone, a simple linking object.
For ages 3 to 5, ages 6 to 8, ages 9 to 12.
Adapted from Child Bereavement UK's activity ideas for grieving children.
Make it at home
You need: Smooth stones, Acrylic paint pens
- 1Find a smooth stone, maybe on a walk somewhere special.
- 2Paint a word, a pattern or a picture that reminds you of them.
- 3Keep it in a pocket, on a windowsill, or in a garden.