Moving through Grief Journaling Prompts for Kids Under 10

Children under 10 experience grief with their whole bodies and imaginations in ways that adults often forget. Their grief expressions often contain wisdom that adults miss. Their questions, their imagined scenarios, their artistic representations of loss - all of these offer insights into resilience, hope, and the human capacity to find meaning in difficult experiences.

This collection of prompts recognizes that children's grief processing needs to honor their developmental stage, their natural creativity, and their need for concrete ways to express abstract feelings. 

Moving Through Grief Journaling Prompts for Kids Under 10

1. Draw or write about your favorite memory with the person you miss.

2. What makes you feel sad when you think about them?

3. What makes you feel happy when you think about them?

4. If you could tell them something right now, what would you say?

5. Write or draw a picture of a place where you feel safe.

6. What helps you feel better when you are missing them?

7. Draw something that reminds you of the person you lost.

8. Who do you like to talk to when you’re feeling sad?

9. Write down three words that describe how you feel today.

10. Imagine your loved one sending you a hug—what would that hug feel like?

Honoring Their Unique Perspective

Moving through grief is a tender journey for kids under 10, and journaling provides a tender bridge to understand their emotions. With regular encouragement and supportive prompts, children learn that it’s okay to feel a range of emotions and that healing is possible. These gentle questions become tools of comfort and hope, helping young hearts grow stronger and kinder every day.