Interesting Details Sorting. Add to Wish List. Persepolis. 12 Resources. But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying good-bye to someone he loves. [ Read: How To Encourage Kids To Read ] 10. ES. Death is an inevitable and natural part of life. ES She would make her hair into the braids and buns that he so enjoyed watching her create. Airborne mold spores can travel through air vents, beginning downstairs and making their way upstairs. 800-596-0710Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm Central Time. Recommended for young children who are dealing with the death of a grandparent or other family member, it's also a good book to have on hand when children start asking questions about death. Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs by Tomei dePaola Remember The Secret by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross The Saddest Time by Norma Simon and Albert Whitman Saying Goodbye To Daddy by Judith Vigna Saying Goodbye To Grandma by Thomas Jane Resh Sunflower Mountain by Kathleen Foster-Morgan The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst This small resource contains ready-to-go printables to supplement the story Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs, by Tomie dePaola.The resource includes:Comprehension Questions - Multiple ChoiceComprehension Questions - Written ResponseMajor Events vs. Click for more information on our Delivery Options. Every Sunday Tommy and his family visit the two nanas: upstairs Nana is Tommy's great-grandmother who stays in bed because of her age; the active Nana downstairs is his grandmother. So Tommy called them Nana Downstairs and Nana Upstairs. to see state-specific standards (only available in the US). 10 Resources. Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App. Four-year-old Tommy enjoys his relationship with both his grandmother and great-grandmother but eventually learns to face their inevitable death. When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief - Heegaard. Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. by Chris Crutcher. Item #: TA16. Why Did Grandpa Die? This resource is part of a Grade 2 Interactive Read Aloud Set (Set 5 – Tomie dePaola – Writing from Life). Walk Two Moons . The clear, concise language has spoken to generations of children. Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs by Tomie dePaola is a picture book for preschoolers that deals with death in a gentle and age appropriate way. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. by Marjane Satrapi. The little boy especially liked watching Nana Downstairs brush the long silvery, white hair of Nana Upstairs. Help Me Say Goodbye: Activities for Helping Kids Cope When a Special Person Dies. A New Mother for Martha - Green. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their Twitter handles. Tommy is four years old, and he loves visiting the home of his grandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, Nana Upstairs. Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs is a true story about a four-year old boy who goes to visit his grandmother and his great grandmother on Sunday afternoons. An art therapy and activity book for children coping with death. Dec 13, 2015 - Simple kid-made ornament that is also a sweet way to honor loved ones. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. It’s a wonderful book that really gets at the heart of how to talk to kids about losing a family member. Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs: A Kid-Made Ornament. Draw a Story: Stepping from Pictures to Writing Students draw a series of pictures that tell a simple, sequential story. This item is eligible for FREE Media Mail shipping on orders over $25 (to the U.S. only). Sensitive exercises address all the questions children may have during this emotional and troubling crisis. This guide includes many text-based questions and culminating activities that ask students to focus on vocabulary words and phrases. But when Tommy’s mother announces one day that Nana Upstairs has died, Tommy must learn to come to terms with the circle of life. Thumpy's Story; A Story of Love and Grief Shared - Dodge. Games & Activities Foreign Language Health Music Physical Fitness ... Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs $ 7.99. Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs. Author: Tomie dePaola. Topics like dying, death, and grief are important, but also difficult to discuss with children. By: dePaola, Tomie Pub: 2000 Paperback 32Pages ISBN: 0698118367 Where's Jess? Tommy is forlorn when Nana upstairs dies, but comes to understand that … The Very Hungry Caterpillar. by Eric Carle. 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