Five Grief Conversation Starters For Children

Supporting a grieving child can feel difficult, especially when you’re unsure how to begin the conversation. This gentle, child-friendly resource provides five simple conversation starters designed to help children talk about their feelings, memories, worries, and experiences following the death of a loved one.

Created for parents, carers, teachers, ELSA practitioners, counsellors, and pastoral staff, this resource offers practical prompts and supportive guidance to help children feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe.

Included:

4-page printable PDF
Five gentle conversation starters
Tips for creating safe and supportive conversations
Ideas for encouraging children to share feelings and memories
Practical guidance for adults supporting bereaved children
Suitable for:

Ages 4–11
Bereavement support
ELSA interventions
PSHE and wellbeing lessons
Nurture groups
Counselling and pastoral support
Home and school use
This resource complements The Burst Balloon by Cher Louise Jones and can be used as a standalone tool to support meaningful conversations about grief and loss.