Summary: Students use miming/impersonation to tell other persons in the group/class about an object important to them as well as to convey what kinds of emotions they connect to this object. They will discuss the importance of personal objects and their potential to provide support and comfort. They will share the stories connected to their personal items and discuss their value and importance in their lives.

Main age group(s) for activity or activities: 10-14

Time needed: Appr.  1 x 45-minute periods

Objectives

  • Developing empathy for people who are affected by war in any way.
  • Understanding how different items can be something to hold on to (a source of comfort and strength) but also something to build on (a way to start communicating with people and create connections and friendships).
  • Developing communication and conversational skills

Materials needed: Printed out version of the story Nyusha and the photo of the object

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Themes: Solidarity, finding friendship and support
Emotions and feelings: Empathy, connection, acceptance
Types of objects: Toys
Methodologies: Brainstorming, debate, storytelling
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This activity plan was developed with the support of the Erasmus+ program by Vedrana Pištelek (Croatia).