Things to do
Memory Box
Find a big strong box with a lid and put in it all the things that remind you of the person who has died. Don’t worry if they are silly things – they are things that help you to remember. Include things like photos, letters, pictures, even a tin of beans – anything at all!
Find a big strong box with a lid and put in it all the things that remind you of the person who has died. Don’t worry if they are silly things – they are things that help you to remember. Include things like photos, letters, pictures, even a tin of beans – anything at all!
Pictures
Don’t worry if you aren’t good with words or writing – you can always draw or paint a picture instead. Use pencils, felt tips, paint, gel pens, wax crayons – whatever you like.
Don’t worry if you aren’t good with words or writing – you can always draw or paint a picture instead. Use pencils, felt tips, paint, gel pens, wax crayons – whatever you like.
Letters
You may have things you wish you had been able to say to a loved one or new things that have happened that you would like to be able to tell them. Write a letter and put it in an envelope in your memory box. Try writing a poem or words to a song.
You may have things you wish you had been able to say to a loved one or new things that have happened that you would like to be able to tell them. Write a letter and put it in an envelope in your memory box. Try writing a poem or words to a song.
Smile List
Make a list of things that make you smile – it can be anything at all – jokes, funny faces, stories, memories, a silly song. Just reading it can help on a sad day.
Make a list of things that make you smile – it can be anything at all – jokes, funny faces, stories, memories, a silly song. Just reading it can help on a sad day.
Ballons
Add a message to a piece of card and tie it to a helium balloon – then take it outside and let go. Watch it soar into the sky taking your thoughts with it. Don’t forget to hand tie the balloon and use a short piece of string for the message. BUT you might want to think about the effects on the environment first – check out the Marine Conservation Society website for more information.
Add a message to a piece of card and tie it to a helium balloon – then take it outside and let go. Watch it soar into the sky taking your thoughts with it. Don’t forget to hand tie the balloon and use a short piece of string for the message. BUT you might want to think about the effects on the environment first – check out the Marine Conservation Society website for more information.
Bubbles
If you are sad or thinking about someone you miss then go outside and blow some bubbles. By adding some food colouring to the bubble mix you can chase and catch the bubbles on a piece of plain paper and make a bubble thoughts picture for your memory box. Remember that these bubbles might stain so check with an adult first and wear old clothes – stick to the grass as well or you could get coloured circles all over the patio!
If you are sad or thinking about someone you miss then go outside and blow some bubbles. By adding some food colouring to the bubble mix you can chase and catch the bubbles on a piece of plain paper and make a bubble thoughts picture for your memory box. Remember that these bubbles might stain so check with an adult first and wear old clothes – stick to the grass as well or you could get coloured circles all over the patio!
Mobile
Start to make a mobile to hang in your room. Add a star or a butterfly (anything you want) every time you want to tell a loved one something or that you miss them or are sad. Use different materials like shiny card, bright coloured paints, feathers – anything to make your mobile eye catching and good to watch as it moves. Ask a grown up to help – don’t forget they will be feeling sad too.
Start to make a mobile to hang in your room. Add a star or a butterfly (anything you want) every time you want to tell a loved one something or that you miss them or are sad. Use different materials like shiny card, bright coloured paints, feathers – anything to make your mobile eye catching and good to watch as it moves. Ask a grown up to help – don’t forget they will be feeling sad too.