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Early Learning Matters Week: What do children tell us when we truly listen?

This provocation invites adults to listen deeply and respectfully to children’s perspectives on the changes they would like to see in their world. It encourages children to share their ideas about what adults, communities and leaders can do differently—not only for children, but for the wellbeing of everyone.

Rather than focusing on preferences or asking children to choose between options, this provocation explores a broader and more meaningful question.
1.If you could teach grown-ups something, what would you teach them?
2.What would make life better for all children?
3.If adults listened carefully, what would you want them to hear?
Below are additional questions that you may choose to use alongside the card. There is no expectation to work through all of the questions.

Feel free to select those you find most appropriate and engaging for the children you work with.
4.How can everyone help children feel welcome?
5.If you could send a message to the Prime Minister, what would you say?
6.How can children help each other?
7.What makes someone a ‘good friend’?
8.What kind of world do you want when you grow up?