Talking with Children about Death: Erin Weisman

Our Guest, Erin Weisman, was a warm and knowledgeable expert on speaking with children on the topic of death. She invites teachers to talk with children about death using straightforward, basic language. Erin pointed out that children are naturally curious about death and they do not attach emotions that adults may have to the idea of death. If you’re an EC educator, death will come up in some capacity; Erin’s episode is a must-listen that builds confidence when speaking to children on the topic. 

Erin Weisman is currently a preschool teacher at The Gan HaYeled PreSchool in Washington, D.C. She spoke at the 2019 Paradigm Project Conference on introducing death to children and has worked with children for years in many important roles.