An education resource to introduce young learners aged 3-6 to the concepts of hunger and poverty with a focus on Rwanda. A list of activities and a photopack are included to help young students value diversity and encourage empathy.

Author: Trócaire

Year: 2010

Languages: English

Typology of education resource : Educational tool kit

GCE Issues: Social & economic justice

Author: Trócaire

Specific sub-thematic area(s): Poverty, food, hunger

Key word(s):

Tags: food food , hunger hunger , poverty poverty , Rwanda Rwanda

School subject(s)/field(s) of studies in which the educational resource can be used: Aistear (early years), English, Science, Geography, SPHE, Art

Activity’ objectives:

To understand that we all have basic needs such as food.
To encourage empathy for Domitille, a child from Rwanda.
To work co-operatively and to develop speaking and listening skills.
To explore issues of equality.
To celebrate, respect and value diversity

Pupils’ learning competences (SUBJECT- specific) addressed: Aistear (Early years programme) - well being, communicating, identity and belonging, exploring and thinking English - Oral Language Science - The senses (Myself) Geography - Human Environments: people and places in other areas; Living in the local community SPHE - Myself, Myself and Others, Myself and the Wider world Art - Construction; Drawing Music - Listening and responding to Music

Pupils’ learning competences (CGE) addressed: Active learning Cooperative/ collaborative learning Questioning Critical thinking

Methodology: Cooperative-learning, Simulation method, Learning to live together

Age range: 3-6

Link to website: http://www.trocaire.org/sites/trocaire/files/resources/edu/food-hunger-rwanda-early-years.pdf.pdf

Relevant notes :

Photopack available here: http://www.trocaire.org/sites/trocaire/files/resources/edu/food-hunger-rwanda-early-years-photo-pack.pdf

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