We all know that children under the age of 7 (in Piaget’s preoperational stage of development) are highly egocentric in nature. That is, they feel like the world exists for them and revolves around them. In light of this, as educators we have to wonder how this great tragedy has effected them in this past year. Specifically how do we approach the subject for the young child. :

In the following assignment we would like you to develop a philosophy/coping strategies to assist your students. We all begin at the same area and see what we can find. We are giving you the starting point. Lets all begin at the same area and see what we can find

Go To Ask Jeeves – www.askjeeves.com and check out some of the links under the 911 section. Specifically use the following sites to answer the following questions.

1. What does the following site recommend parents keep in mind when talking with their children about 911? http://www.pbs.org/americaresponds/parents.
2. What are some common responses to loss that children undergo? http://www.nmha.org/reassurance/children.cfm

3. What is post traumatic stress disorder and how can you identify it in your students?

http://www.pbs.org/americaresponds/parents.html

4.Where can you find a guidebook to help teachers assist their students in dealing with tragedy? H http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson244.shtml

5. Pretend you are a child. Follow the game. Which buttons do you find useful? Review the site.

http://abcnews.go.com/abcnews4kids/story/wtc/WTC_kids_index.html