HRE-ECE-USA thought of the day:

pardon me while I explore a thought for a moment.....

the primary means of practicing human rights education 

with young children is to support the development of the whole child 

to her fullest expression.  remaining cognizant of children's physical, cognitive, 

and social-emotional development gives us a solid foundation for the 

practice of human rights education with every individual.

we first create an environment that is truly supportive of the individual.

we understand that groups are made of people, standing together.

we develop a teaching practice that communicates this value clearly.

we expand our mind to consider the impact of our words, actions, 

and intentions on the child, and seek to be 

more inclusive of human rights

 in our teaching. We prepare 

the child by striving to instill

 a sense of self respect 

and gratitude for 

the opportunities 

this life has provided. 

we model 

awe and wonder

at the world

around us.

we encourage 

a love of learning, 

and a love for humanity,

and a disbelief 

in rationales 

that violate 

the dignity 

of others.

When this work has been done, 

we go further.