Humanities
  • ISSN: 2155-7993
  • Journal of Modern Education Review

Raising the Awareness of Toddlers for Refugees, Through the Educational Program “We Live on a Planet”

Eleni Ilia

(University of Athens, Greece)


Abstract: This educational program aims to raise the awareness of toddlers on the issue of refugees, seeks to cultivate a positive attitude towards them, regardless of country of origin, time, historical era. To make this possible, the earth is presented in relation to the universe, so that toddlers may perceive it as the common home of all people, to feel its inhabitants as their roommates. In order for toddlers to understand the vastness of the universe more effectively, the work of Exupery “The Little Prince” is utilized, where the narrative refers to the life of the hero on his planet and his journey to Earth, through a path that includes six more planets. Toddlers then create narrative texts on the subject of interaction with their fellow human beings. These narratives are dominated by the friendly mood and the attitudes of understanding and solidarity towards the refugees, in full harmonization with the goals of the program.

Key words: refugees, educational program, literature, narratives





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