Community Child Care Association’s Post

Today is National Sorry Day and the 7th anniversary of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. As an educator, you might be feeling unsure about whether and how to talk about this day with children. It might seem too complex, serious or sad to teach children about the history of the Stolen Generations and why the Australian government officially apologised to First Nations people in 2008. The truth is, talking to children about National Sorry Day doesn't have to be complicated for it to be meaningful. With young children, we can talk about what it means to say sorry, what it feels like to be apologised to, and how we can show that we are sorry in actions as well as words. For slightly older children, you might like to read one of these storybooks about the Stolen Generations and talk afterwards about emotions like sadness, anger, confusion or hope: https://lnkd.in/gYyp925w You can also prepare yourself by reading up on the significance of the day: https://lnkd.in/d7RE86-3 How have you approached National Sorry Day at your service? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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