๐Ÿง  KS2 Family ยท Changes, Loss & Communication
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Changes, Loss & Communication Skills

KS2 Family & Relationships ยท Ages 7โ€“11

Family life can be warm, complicated and sometimes painful. This gives you tools and words โ€” without judgement. You can do these pages with a trusted adult. ๐Ÿ’š

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Understanding Divorce & Separation

๐Ÿฆœ Rosie: "Divorce/separation is a grown-up decision." True or false?
1) It is my fault.
2) I'm allowed to love both parents/carers.
3) It's okay to feel mixed emotions.
๐Ÿ’š It is never your fault. You are allowed to love everyone in your family, and all your feelings are okay.
One feeling I have about this is because
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Living in Two Homes (My Plan)

๐Ÿฆ” Gary: "Plans reduce stress."
My schedule (if I have one):
Comfort items I want in both homes:
My "transition tool" for moving days:
music
book
fidget
breathing
message a safe person
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Blended Families & Step-Siblings

๐ŸฆŽ Elvis: "Blending takes time." Tick what can be true.
A respectful boundary: "I'm not ready for yet. I need ."
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Coping with Grief & Loss ๏ธ

๐Ÿฆœ Rosie: "Grief is love with nowhere to go." People grieve after a death, a pet loss, a breakup or a big change.
My loss/change is:
When grief shows up, it can look like:
tears
anger
numb
busy
tired
๐Ÿ’š Grief takes time, and there's no "right" way to feel. You don't have to carry it alone.
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Family Communication Skills ๏ธ

๐Ÿฆ” Gary: "Clear words reduce conflict." Practise the I FEEL script.
"I feel when because . I need ."
One sentence I could use this week:
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KS2 Family Certificate

Resilience award, !

You practised understanding family change, planning transitions, blended families, coping with grief and communicating needs. Your feelings are valid. ๐Ÿ’š

Signed by Rosie ๐Ÿฆœ, Gary ๐Ÿฆ” and Elvis ๐ŸฆŽ ยท Date:

๐Ÿ’š If family changes ever feel too heavy, or you feel unsafe, talk to a trusted adult, a teacher, or Childline (0800 1111). You deserve support.
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