THE DUCK, JACK AND MY GRANDPA HAVE ALREADY DANCED WITH HER. DEATH MANAGEMENT FOR EIGHT YEARS CHILDREN THROUGH ACTIVITIES AROUND THREE PICTURE BOOKS

Proyecto de intervención educativa sobre la gestión de la muerte en alumnos y alumnas de 3º de educación primaria

Abstract

This article introduces an educational proposal based on three picture books about death. The readings and complementary activities around Duck, Death and the Tulip by Wolf Erlburg, Jack e a Morte by Tim Bowle and Una casa para el abuelo by Grassa Toro will introduce eight years old children in a process of familiarization and gradual acceptation of death through three phases: Identification, characterization and consequences of death. The preventive approach of this proposal applies a methodology that combines activities of individual reflection with collaborative exercises in order to increase children self-knowledge and encourage the communication and management of emotions and feelings coming from the loss of a loving one. Confidence, respect and empathy become the key elements to comprehend and accept death.