Elementary Method

Should the issue of death be discussed in the elementary school classroom?

If you were going to discuss it, would you use a novel such as Bridge to Terabithia to introduce it, or some other method? Why or why not?

When my daughter was in pre-school, the teacher talked about death and dying in a way that was appropriate for 3- and 4-year-olds. I thought it was done very well and was very helpful to me as my mother was dying at the time. The teacher showed the children that everything dies. They found dead leaves, dead plants, dead insects in the playground.

I think that it is a fine subject for children — but one that our society shies away from. But it is a natural part of life and can be discussed in a way that isn’t frightening to children. Kids see it when their goldfish or other pet dies. It’s just that we don’t talk about it when the opportunity arises.

The only area I would avoid is what happens after death (leave that to parents and religious leaders).

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