When Children Ask About Death: What Their Questions Reveal About Their Thinking
Before we answer children’s questions about death, what might we learn by listening to their thinking?
The Chronicles of Children's Thinking by Miriam Beloglovsky
This Substack shares chronicles from learning ecosystems and reflections from my work with children, educators, and communities, exploring how children construct meaning through play, art, relationships, and environments.
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