Poverty is a problem that many young children in our settings experience or are aware of, particularly during the Covid pandemic. It is also the first of the problems addressed in UNESCO’s 17 goals for sustainable development.
Poverty can be measured in many ways, but one definition is having less than £1.70 a day to live on.
What is important is that we do not shy away from having conversations with young children about these complex problems.
IT’S A NO-MONEY DAY
It’s a No-Money Dayby Kate Milner provides an excellent springboard for discussion about food poverty.
In the story, a mother, despite working hard, finds there is no money left and no food in the cupboards, so is forced to visit the local food bank. While she feels ashamed that she has to rely on the kindness of others, her young daughter can still see all the good in her day, such as reading and drawing, and even the food bank.
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