This section collects 42 practical activities for different age groups and at different levels of complexity, related to the 14 themes. These activities can be used sequentially, or in any order you choose, and in general, the children you work with do not need to have special skills or competences.

Back Sailing to a New Land

What will you throw overboard?
The children imagine they are sailing to a new continent, but to get there they must choose to cast non-essential items overboard.

Type of activity

Prioritising, discussion

Objectives

  • To evaluate what is essential for survival and development
  • To differentiate between wants and needs
  • To connect human needs and human rights

Preparation

  • Copy and cut out a set of ‘Wants’ and ‘Needs’ cards for each group; place together in one envelope for each group.

Materials

  • Envelopes
  • Copies of ‘Wants’ and ‘Needs’ cards, including 1 larger copy for the facilitator
  • Glue or sticky tape, and sheets of scrap paper
     

Download the activity

8-30 children 45 minutes 7 -13 years
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