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ERIC Number: EJ597725
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Dear Simba Is Dead Forever.
Sandstrom, Susan
Young Children, v54 n6 p14-15 Nov 1999
Examines the reaction of a kindergarten class at the unexpected death of their pet rabbit. Describes their spontaneous acts of writing, talking, playacting, and planning a funeral to process the rabbit's death. Asserts that if teachers had taken charge, much of the rich experience would have been lost. (EV)
Descriptors: Bereavement, Child Behavior, Death, Emotional Response, Grief, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Children, Pets, Primary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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