Back Picture Games

A picture says a thousand words – and more!
Children work with pictures to explore stereotypes, different perspectives, and how pictures can inform and misinform.

Type of activity

Playing with pictures

Objectives

  • To raise awareness of human rights in everyday life
  • To develop ‘visual literacy’, listening and communication skills
  • To promote empathy and respect for human dignity

Preparation

  • Do some brief research into the history of flags by searching online or using the library.
  • Print out or project a selection of flags or symbols, where you can explain the meaning / origin / colours to children. Include general flags not linked to countries, e.g. the Rainbow flag, Red Cross, Peace flag, flag of the United Nations, etc.

Materials

  • Coloured pencils and A3 paper for each small group
  • Flip chart and markers
  • Examples of flags printed out or projected onto a screen

 

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4-30 children 30 minutes 8-13 years
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