World Children's Day: Every Child Matters

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Did you know that World Children's Day is celebrated every year on November 20?

World Children's Day serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to nurture the young minds who will shape our future. It is also a great opportunity to raise awareness about the rights and needs of every child, irrespective of their background or situation.

This activity aims to help young minds understand the significance of this day and the crucial idea that every child deserves access to basic rights such as education and healthcare.

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Printable & Activity Objectives

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Age: 7 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Colouring and writing pencils

In this activity, your students will embark on a thoughtful and creative exploration of the world's children and the various challenges they may face.

It will help your child or student:

Educational Awareness:The activity educates students about World Children's Day and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
Empathy Development: It encourages students to empathize with children from diverse backgrounds and understand the challenges they may face.
Advocacy Skills: By learning about the importance of every child's well-being, students can develop advocacy skills and become champions for children's rights in their communities.
Global Citizenship: Teaching students about their shared responsibilities as global citizens fosters a sense of community beyond borders.

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Classroom Resources

Simple steps to start:

Research and find out more about World Children's Day and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Here's a great video introducing the importance and history of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: