Children around the world enjoy a list of rights that protect their bodies, minds, families, and lifestyles. Review the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child with learners of all ages, and teach them all about their rights.

Concepts

the united nations, human rights, the universal declaration of human rights, children's rights

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Print the poster and display in your classroom
• Send home the resource and encourage parents to discuss it with their children
• Discuss which countries have or have not ratified the Convention - including the United States

Classroom Considerations

• Though the resource was published in Wales, it's applicable to classrooms in any country
• Some topics in the Convention may be sensitive to members of your class

Pros

• Provides a link to a related resource
• Uses simplified, child-directed language

Cons

• None