Note for parents

Following a class vote, the class decided unanimously that they would like a new unit blog.

We discussed the following points:
1. It is another form of dialogue about the unit- to share ideas, hold a conversation and comment on each other's postings.
2. The benefit of using and applying ICT skills for the 21st Century child
3. It is optional to use the blog but a wonderful opportunity
4.  Focus on the process of inquiry rather than content
5. Parents can also leave a comment or idea
6. MOST IMPORTANTLY- it is enjoyable
7.  As a starting point, use the resources suggested:

The Rights of the Child in Child-Friendly Language:

http://www.unicef.org/rightsite/files/uncrcchilldfriendlylanguage.pdf

If You Could Wear My Sneakers! (book of poems commissioned by Unicef on Children’s Rights):

Watch a few of her poems in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZyoa0WH7hE

Transcript of one of the poems:

http://www.edu.pe.ca/vrcs/resources/poetry/text/poems/what's%20fair/ifyoucould.html

Where to buy the book:

http://www.amazon.com/If-You-Could-Wear-Sneakers/dp/1552092593

This reading pack could also be a great extension for homework:

http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/docs/funsheet(1).pdf

A bingo game for families:

http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/docs/savethechildrenbingo.pdf