This box is designed specifically for school-aged children and is suitable for a range of losses, including parent, sibling, grandparent, family member, friend, or pet. Included in this gift box is the book Death is Stupid, a handmade chipboard scrapbook, a multi media collage pack with assorted papers and collage materials, glue and marker set, one handmade felted heart in a cotton carry bag, a personalized notecard, and an information card to explain how to best use the box. Additional chipboard scrapbooks are available as add-ons for multiple children.
Memory-making activities, such as making a scrapbook, meet childrens' need for expression and validate feelings of loss. Following the prompts in the book Death is Stupid, children will write their loved ones name in sequins or string, will depict a favourite memory, and will remember the things that their loved one treasured - including themselves.
Calm & Collage (School-age)
Death is Stupid by Anastasia Higgenbotham
This book is about a boy whose grandmother has died. The adults around him say things that aren't very helpful, and so he develops his own way to honour his grandmother's memory and their special relationship. This book is suitable for all types of losses. The last pages of the book have activity prompts that match well with the scapbook provided.
Chipboard Scrapbook
A handmade 5.5" x 8.5" chipboard scrapbook with two 1.5mm covers and four 1mm chipboard pages for children to keep memories of their loved one inside. They can follow the prompts at the end of the book to give them ideas about how to fill the scrapbook with writing, artwork, and photos that are meaningful to them.
Multi Media Collage Pack
A 6"x9" assorted collection of papers, pictures, glue, marker set, and odds and ends for children to use to decorate their scrapbook and express their creativity.
Felted Pocket Heart in Cotton Carry Bag
Each box contains one handmade felted pocket heart of various colours in a small cotton carry bag. This small colourful heart can be used as a sensory touchstone for children to hold, as well as a visual reminder that they are loved. Because of the unique, handmade nature of this product, minor irregularities may occur between products.
Personalized With Love Notecard
A 4x6 signature blank With Love notecard that can be personalized with a note from you. If mailing gift box directly to the recipient, we will handwrite your personal note on the card prior to packaging and shipping. Please indicate your persoanl message in the custom text field if you would like included.
Welcome to your Giftbox Information Card
An information card is included with the gift box to explain the contents and their intended use to the recipient.
