For me, this story is more than just murder. Thus in my mind, there is not a reason to explain it to preschoolers. The concept of death and finality of it isn't a concept grasped until elementary age. When I teach this story to children, I use the words "hurt him very, very bad." I believe this is easier for children to relate to anyway. ABCJLM Bible Coloring Sheets: Cain and Abel - Discussing Murder with Preschoolers: I believe there is a very fine line between sugar coating and giving a child more information than he/she is emotionally ready for.
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