Sand Dollar Club
Weekly workshops at schools & community sites
Sand Dollar Club
The pressures of school & life can weigh heavily on a grieving child and (the research shows) there is nothing more encouraging than being surrounded by other children who have experienced a loss, too. So, Sand Dollar Club is a peer support group that helps kids feel less alone in their grief. Engaging & fun weekly sessions during the school day allow them to deal regularly with whatever feelings arise which in turn helps them to stay focused in class and on track with their studies.
The Basics
School Groups
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Groups are offered at primary, elementary, middle, & high schools in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties. Clubs meet on a weekly basis during the school day.
Group Leaders
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Experienced community professionals, school staff, as well as Master’s students are trained to lead each group.
Sessions
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Each 45-minute session includes an opening circle check-in, engaging art, writing & mindfulness activities, opportunities to share, and the always important snack.
Topics Covered
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Students learn about death, grief, and how to handle difficult emotions and feelings. They are invited to share pictures of their loved one as well as their unique story of life & loss. They create a list of people they can trust, develop new coping skills and, when they are ready, begin thinking about the future.
Activities
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Students receive their own journal to capture their progress & growth. Hands-on, age-appropriate activities include the creation of a paper bag anger volcano, a grief mask, & a self-esteem shield.
Virtual Groups
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We offer a virtual version of Sand Dollar Club for those who do not have access to an in-person group at their school. Sessions take place on Zoom in the early evening and all supplies are delivered or mailed directly to the home.
School Partners
I just wanted to say thank you again for bringing the Sand Dollar Club to our kids this spring. They really enjoyed the group and it helped them to cope with their loved ones’ death so much better. Amanda and Shanel- you did an incredible job with these kids and I hope to have both of you back in the Fall. Thanks again and I hope you have a great summer.
Elementary Schools
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- A.C. Corcoran
- Alston-Bailey Elementary
- Angel Oak Elementary
- Ashley River Creative Arts
- Beech Hill Elementary
- Belle Hall Elementary
- Carolina Park Elementary
- Carolina Voyagers
- Carolyn Lewis School
- Charleston Catholic
- Charles Pinckney Elementary
- Chicora Elementary
- Drayton Hall Elementary
- Eagle Nest Elementary
- East Cooper Montessori Charter
- E. B. Ellington Elementary
- Eugene Sires Elementary
- Fort Dorchester Elementary
- Flowertown Elementary
- Frierson Elementary
- Goodwin Elementary
- James B. Edwards Elementary
- James Island Elementary
- Jennie Moore Elementary
- Johns Island Elementary
- Joseph Pye Elementary
- Julian Mitchell Elementary
- Knightsville Elementary (DD2)
- Ladson Elementary
- Lambs Elementary
- Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary
- Matilda Dunston Elementary
- Minnie Hughes Elementary
- Mount Holly Elementary School (Goose Creek)
- Mount Pleasant Academy
- Mount Zion Elementary School
- Murray-LaSaine Montessori
- Newington Elementary (DD2)
- North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
- North Charleston Elementary
- Oakbrook Elementary (DD2)
- Oakland Elementary
- Orange Grove Charter
- Pepperhill Elementary
- Pinehurst Elementary
- Sanders Clyde Elementary
- Sand Hill Elementary
- Sangaree Intermediate School
- Spann Elementary School
- Springfield Elementary
- St. Andrews Math & Science
- St. James Santee Elementary
- Stiles Pointe Elementary
- Stono Park Elementary
- Sullivan’s Island Elementary
- Summerville Catholic
- Summerville Elementary
- Summerville Preparatory Academy
- William Reeves Elementary
- Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
Middle Schools
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- Allegro Charter School of Music
- Alston Middle
- Baptist Hill Middle
- Berkeley Middle
- Camp Road Middle
- Carolina Voyagers
- Carolyn Lewis School
- C.E. Williams North Middle
- C.E. Williams South Middle
- Charleston Catholic
- Charleston Collegiate
- Charleston Math & Science Charter
- College Park Middle
- Deer Park Middle
- Dubose Middle
- Gregg Middle
- Hanahan Middle
- Haut Gap Middle
- Jerry Zucker Middle
- Laing Middle School
- Military Magnet Academy
- Morningside Middle
- Moultrie Middle
- Northwoods Middle
- Philip Simmons Middle
- Rollings Middle
- Simmons Pinckney Middle
- Summerville Catholic
- Thomas C. Cario Middle
- Turning Point Academy
High Schools
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- Academic Academy (Charleston Advancement Academy)
- Allegro Charter High School
- Ashley Ridge High School
- Baptist Hill High School
- Burke High School
- Charleston County School of the Arts
- Early College High School
- James Island Charter High School
- Lucy Beckham High School
- Military Magnet Academy
- North Charleston High School
- R.B. Stall High School
- St. Johns High School
- Stall High School
- Turning Point Academy
- Wando High School
- West Ashley High School
Get Started
1. Enroll
Complete the Stepping Stones Membership Form
2. Schedule
Schedule time with our staff to discuss your needs & our support
3. Register
Register for a Sand Dollar Club