Spending time talking to children about migration can help build empathy for others and create more inclusive and welcoming communities for everyone.
And what better time to talk about it than #RefugeeWeek? Here are our top tips ⬇
1. Start with yourself.
Our teaching resources contain all the information you need to discuss this topic, so use that to guide you: bit.ly/UnderstandingM… ⬇
2. Ask what they already know. Young people will have their own questions, understanding, and potential misconceptions about why people migrate and why they come to the UK.
Our Newsthink resources can help you start the conversation: bit.ly/3zP9HKg ⬇
3. For children under 12, make it about empathy and kindness.
Seeing the world from other people's experiences and using key skills like listening and treating others with respect can help challenge assumptions on migration and build mutual respect. ⬇
4. For young people 12+, make it about decision making. The decision to leave your home and take a dangerous journey is never an easy one.
Encouraging young people to think about what they would do in these circumstances can really help build empathy. ⬇
Here are some ways to get involved.
⭕ Check out our education resources
⭕ Share this thread with others.
⭕ Sign our #EveryRefugeeMatters pledge: bit.ly/3wo4FQo
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