I have been researching appropriate stories to tell children from 5-12 about the Holocaust. I am aware that this is a difficult topic particularly because some of the the children are so very young and might be far too impressionable. However, I feel very strongly that this is a topic that should be addressed within storytelling clubs and that potentially hard issues, like racism, discrimination, respect for others should be tackled in a sensitive and creative manner. I have researched the Holocaust Memorial Day website and have found wonderful resources there. I was particularly inspired by the drama activity suggested for an assembly. However, some of my colleagues at the club felt the material and the content was too strong to address in only 1 hour. I wonder if other people have had similar problems to mine. I would love to hear some possible suggestions. I have also read "Hasidic Tales of the Holocaust" by Jaffa Eliach and have been tremendously inspired by some of the stories of courage, determination, humanity and faith... However, I am still not sure on the way of adapting one of those stories for an audience of 5-12.
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The image of the shoes was taken by Laura at Yad Vashem
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