Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, safe, and valued—not just occasionally, but in every moment of their day. When we intentionally teach children about their rights, we are not introducing something new—we are giving language to what they already feel and deserve.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) reminds us that children are not passive participants in their world; they are capable, competent individuals with voices that matter.
Through your intentional teaching, learning stories, and adult action guides, it is evident that children are not only learning about their rights—they are living them. Whether expressing identity, contributing to decisions, using rights-based language, or setting personal boundaries, these experiences create the foundation for lifelong wellbeing, respect, and agency.
Four main rights books that have been selected to be best resources for teaching children. I Am Me, The Big Book of Rights, The ABCs of Children’s Rights, and The Right to Be Me. If you are looking to get started or strengthen your practice, you are warmly invited to reach out—emailjennifer@braig.com.au and you will receive a starter learning story and an Adult Actions Guide for each book, supporting you to confidently implement children’s rights in your program from day one.
