This week, Year 3 have been talking about rights and responsibilities.
We learnt about Eglantyne Jebb, the founder of Save the Children, who drafted the first Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1923. She wanted children to be protected, nurtured and educated!
The children discussed what rights they have and that these rights come with responsibilities. Here’s what we came up with:
I have the right to learn and go to school. I have the responsibility to help others learn while at school.
I have the right to clean water. I have the responsibility to not waste water.
I have the right to share my religion. I have the responsibility to be respectful about other religions.
I have the right to feel safe. I have the responsibility to make others feel safe.
I have the right to feel happy. I have the responsibility to make others feel happy.
Help at home: What other rights and responsibilities can you think of? See how many you can list with your child!