The activities in this section are consistent with the language awareness approach, and are guided by the following criteria:

• To provide a safe environment where children feel confident to express their ideas and perspectives and respect the ideas and perspectives of others; 
  
• To provide engaging and playful ways to explore interdependence, inequalities and social justice, nurturing motivation and enjoyment;
  
• To connect any proposal to the children’s personal experience and perspective;
  
• To value families and children’s resources and enable children as researchers and informants;
  
• To foster discussions on human rights, human dignity and equity.