World Refugee Day, observed each year on June 20, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.
Here are some suggestions:
World Map Activity: Introduce a world map and explain in a simple way that people sometimes have to leave their homes and go to a new place to be safe. This can help children start to grasp the concept of refugees.
Friendship Crafts: Encourage children to create art projects that represent friendship, kindness, and welcoming others. This could be friendship bracelets, heart-shaped crafts, or drawings of people helping each other.
Message of Welcome: With the children, create a banner or poster with welcoming messages. Take a photo and share it on your school’s communication channels to help spread the message of World Refugee Day.
Story Time: Begin with a child-friendly story about a refugee experience. Books like “My Name is Not Refugee” by Kate Milner or “The Journey” by Francesca Sanna can be good choices. After reading, encourage discussions about the story, how the characters might have felt, and what we can do to help others.