How do you help kids understand and empathise with refugees?
Big topics can feel hard to explain to little ones — but they don’t have to be. As parents, we can help our children understand these big stories with gentle conversations that grow kindness, empathy, and courage.
🌍✨ World Refugee Day — June 20
World Refugee Day is an international day organised every year on 20 June by the United Nations to:
❣️Honor the strength and courage of refugees
❣️Raise awareness about their rights and needs
❣️Celebrate their contributions to communities around the world
🎲 Say hello to “Footsteps to Freedom” – a game I designed to help children learn refugee-related vocabulary through play, empathy, and meaningful conversation.
It comes packed with:
💡 Challenge cards
🎲 A printable dice
🧳 A mock passport
📌 Stickers, glue-ons & more!
🎯 The game comes with detailed instructions, challenge cards, a printable dice, stickers/glue-ons and even a mock passport learners can personalise as they journey through the game.
Download our Footsteps to Freedom DIY Board Game below and get ready for some screen-free time with your kids! Perfect for kids and grown-ups, the game helps to explore emotions through a refugee’s eyes. This bundle includes nine A-4 size pages packed with the above templates. Ready to print at home or your nearest print shop.
⭐ If you’re looking for more ideas, conversations starters, or support, you’ll find a lot more over on our Instagram page @TheLearningSutra. It’s a space for parents and educators who want to raise kind, curious, and inclusive kids everyday. Tag us on Instagram to share your stories — we’d love to feature your Spark Moments!
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Just head to our Shop, make your payment, and voilà — your download will be ready in seconds! You’ll get instant access to the downloadable file — easy and quick!