Check it! - Non European contrast - Year 2

A Year 2 educational resource poses the thought-provoking question: "How different would my life be if I lived in Kenya?" This query encourages children to explore and compare their own lives with those of their peers in a non-European country, offering a global perspective. To ensure a deep understanding of the differences and similarities, the resource suggests incorporating regular review sessions into the learning process. These reviews can be creative and engaging, utilising methods such as 'Brain dump', where children spill all they remember, 'Give me FIVE', where they list five related facts, or 'Add to my mind map', which allows them to visually connect new information.

Further techniques include 'Expand and Elaborate', where children are prompted to elaborate on statements about life in Kenya, such as the difficulties of living in a Kenyan village or the wildlife in the Masai Mara. 'Retrieval Pyramids' encourage them to recall and layer information in a structured way. For instance, they might be asked to name five Kenyan fruits and then compare these with five fruits that can be grown in England, highlighting the geographical and cultural differences in agriculture and diet between the two countries. These interactive activities aim to solidify the children's learning and foster an appreciation for diverse lifestyles and environments.