Activity Page, Elouise, Memories Are Forever

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In this activity, the child will discover that even though we may experience loss, love is never lost.

Supplies Needed:

  • White Paper
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • Tea Bags for Dying (optional)
  • Wax and Wax Seal Stamp Kit (optional)
  • Baker's twine (optional)

Where your Memories Exist, Your Treasure Be there!

Instructions for the Activity:

  • Read "The Pirate Elouise" " aloud, or watch the Online Video Version.
  • Print "The Letter" worksheet.
  • Ask the question, "Have you ever lost someone you loved?"
  • Discuss feelings of loss that we can experience because of changing circumstances such as:
    • Loss of friendships.
    • Loss of relationships through distance, such as moving to or from a new town.
    • Changes in relationships because of family dynamics, new schools, or classes.
    • Changes in relationships due to health challenges.
    • Loss of those we love because of death.
  • Explain that in life, even though there are many different times we may experience feelings of loss-love is never lost. Ask the question, "What type of loss did Elouise experience?"

. Explain that Elouise chose to go on the same journey that her father took. Ask the question, "Was Elouise actually searching for golden treasure?" (You may receive yes and no answers. Both can be correct. )

 

7. Did Elouise find treasure? What kind of treasure did she find? ( Focus on both tangible and emotional treasures such as gold, friendships, memories, a letter from her father, the spirit of her father, strength, hope, etc).

 

8. In what ways might Elouise's journey be a way to celebrate the memories of her father after he died? (Some answers might include: Doing things that he liked to do when he was with her, like sailing on his ship with his crew, hunting for treasure, thinking about him, overcoming obstacles that he also overcame, and overcoming emotions of fear he may have also felt. (Answers maybe be tangible or abstract. Both are good).

 

9. Explain that we can also celebrate those we love by remembering memories and experiences we have shared with them when they were with us. Use the "The Letter" worksheet to draw a picture of a memory you shared with someone you have lost. Remember, feelings of loss can be experienced in different ways. It doesn't necessarily need to include loss associated with death.

 

10. End the activity on a "high note" Does the memory recorded on "the letter" worksheet make the child feel happy? Do they feel as though they have celebrated something positive about those they have lost? Do they feel the emotion of love when they look at their letter?

For an additional craft activity, create an aged scroll by dying your paper in tea.

 

1. Pour black tea into a shallow sheet pan and lay sheets of paper for 3-4 minutes, or until it has turned the color you desire. After removing the paper, lay it on a flat surface to dry. Place paper towels over the top of the paper to blot out excess moisture. You can also press the paper with a heavy object to keep it flat. (For additional detailing, you can also tear the outer edges of the paper for a more aged look).

 

2. After the paper has dried, complete the "The Letter" writing activity. Then, roll your letter into a scroll and tie it with baker's twine.

 

3. Finish the scroll off with an official wax seal.

 

4. Set a date of significance in the future, possibly connected to "The Letter," and open the scroll at the future date to celebrate the memory.

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