New version of our classroom kit now available
23 August 2010
As schools start back, new lesson plans on homelessness and bad housing are now available for Early and First level pupils as part of our popular interactive classroom kit.
We launched the classroom kit last year for seven to 14 year olds last year, and it has proved so popular that the pack has now been extended to a younger audience. The kits can be downloaded free from the Professional Resources section of our website.
Shelter Scotland's classroom kit is wonderful, the online resources to support the lessons were excellent and the images of homes and slide shows of children's stories give the children something real to focus on. Christine Gray, Primary teacher
The new lesson plans aim to help teachers engage four to seven year olds with ideas about homes and neighbourhoods in a fun and interesting way. Using materials and features from their local environment, along with games and matching activities, children can create patterns and pictures, and describe shapes related to the idea of the home.
Children living in bad housing are nearly twice as likely as other children to leave school without any qualifications. At Shelter Scotland, we believe it is vital children learn about the issues of homelessness and bad housing at a young age to help develop understanding and awareness.
The classroom kit also includes information on Home Time!, our exciting initiative that offers fun-filled fundraising ideas for schools.
For more information, or to download the classroom kit go to: www.shelter.org.uk/classroom.
