The #worldwildlifeday2021 theme is Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 1, 12, 13 and 15. So, what are the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & how can children begin to learn about them & get involved ?
allaboardforglobalgoals.com is easy & fun to follow for our smallest of people #EYFS. Early childhood is the perfect stage to introduce the core concepts of what it means to be a global citizen. For our reception & KS1 children please take a look at this fabulous free resource
issuu.com/unpublications… Storytelling is a powerful communications tool and helps children remember lessons and virtues that they will use in everyday life. The idea is to simplify the lessons of the (SDGs) so young children can relate to – and better understand – the SDGs.
For older children here’s a board game that aims to help teach children around the world about the Sustainable Development Goals in a simple and child-friendly way go-goals.org
This is a lovely free book for children to enjoy flicking through themselves issuu.com/unpublications… Elyx, the United Nations’ digital ambassador, uses various expressions and actions to help demonstrate the meaning of each Sustainable Development Goal.
KS2 children can become a Climate Action Superhero kahoot.it/challenge/f0fa… Each of their missions has downloadable content including activities for kids to do with the help of an adult. We also have a fun quiz for you to see how much you know about sustainability!
I hope I have signposted you to some fabulous free & fun resources that you might choose to take a look at over half term. We will be learning more about the SDGs in Outdoor Learning sessions & considering what we can do to & how we can positively impact the change on our planet.