Why we like it:<\/strong> This activity encourages children to express their ideas about What you need:<\/strong> Child rights postcard (ideally printed on firmer paper), pencils and How long:<\/strong> 10-20 minutes<\/p>\n How it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Reflective questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n Tips & variations:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n Activity 9: Write a Postcard to the Mayor Why we like it: This activity encourages children to express their ideas about what rights are important to them and to share it with an important decision maker. What you need: Child rights postcard (ideally printed on firmer paper), pencils and crayons; reference of the United Nations … Continue reading Activity 9: Write a Postcard to the Mayor<\/span>
\nwhat rights are important to them and to share it with an important decision maker.<\/p>\n
\ncrayons; reference of the United Nations Child Friendly Convention on the Rights
\nof the Child.<\/p>\n\n
\nkinds of decisions are important to kids? (e.g. types of activities that they want
\nto do, don\u2019t feel safe, if they are feeling tired- needing rest).<\/li>\n
\nourselves. Discuss what each of these things mean.<\/li>\n
\nthem. Draw them on the postcard.<\/li>\n
\nimportant messages for the Mayor of Victoria.<\/li>\n
\nDevelopment. We like to see common themes across classes and schools!
\nHundreds of these drawings will be sent to the Mayor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nthis right?<\/li>\n\n
\naffecting their rights. For example, we have seen drawings on stopping
\npollution, racism, supporting climate action. and making streets safer for
\nchildren.<\/li>\n
\nthe postcards, photo side out\u2019 into a connected quilt on the bulletin board. [If
\nyou do this, please send a photo of the Quilt to go with the postcard to the
\nMayor].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n