Grieving Student Support:
Tools for Parents and Teachers
Quick Guide
Grief in children and teens does not follow a straight path. Grief often comes in waves, and can be influenced by their age, stage of development, and what is happening in their lives.
Classrooms can offer structure and support, but healing deepens when educators and caregivers work together. With shared understanding and open hearts, school and home can form a compassionate team that wraps children in care.
Sample Letters
These sample letters help parents respectfully communicate their child’s loss to teachers, promoting understanding and support. You can tailor the letters to fit your comfort level and your child’s needs.
Thank you for the important job you’re doing parenting your child through such loss—your care makes all the difference and you are seen.
Support Snapshot
A simple way to share your child’s needs without oversharing is with a support snapshot. Grief is deeply personal, and not every parent or child wants to disclose details. A simple Student Support Snapshot can be helpful.
This form helps parents to quickly share important details. They can communicate what matters most for their child without the long explanation or formality of a letter.
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