The Blob Guide to Children’s Human Rights

Diverse and inclusive, Blob figures have proven themselves to be a valuable way of sparking discussion of difficult topics through the universal means of body language and feelings.

Based upon the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, this book introduces ‘Blob Trees’, lines and images with prompt questions and activities to help children to consider concepts such as freedom of movement and speech, safety and equality. It encourages children to think about the ways in which they can apply human rights articles to their own lives, by treating others with kindness, fairness and respect.

Key features include:

• • ‘How to use’ guides and prompt questions for each topic
  • Simplified and child-friendly versions of all 42 human rights articles
  • Photocopiable and downloadable worksheets designed to be used with individuals and groups of all sizes.

With clear and supportive guidance and a graduated approach, this is an essential tool for teachers and practitioners looking to support an understanding of human rights in children and young people. It will also be invaluable for any groups wishing to develop accreditation for UNICEF’s ‘Rights Respecting Schools’ Awards.

Contents:

• Introduction
• How to use the Blobs
• How to ask open questions
• Blob Trees
  • Blob Tree Human Rights
  • Blob Tree Responsibility
  • Blob Tree Disability
  • Blob Tree Free Speech
  • Blob Tree Privilege
  • Blob Tree Kindness
  • Blob Tree Unkindness
  • Blob Tree Listening
• Drawing the Line
  • Human Rights
  • Responsibility
  • Giving
  • Touching
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Protection
  • Inclusion
  • Having a Voice
  • Access to Information
  • Right to Play
  • Helpful
  • Generous
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Right to Life
  • Safety
  • Appropriate Housing
  • Education
  • Appropriate Punishment
• Children’s Human Rights Articles
  • 1 – 42 Articles  Children’s Human Rights
  • Blob Human Rights
• General Sheets
  • Blob We Are All Equal
  • Blob Don’t Discriminate
  • Blob No Rights
  • Blob Human Rights
  • Blob Classroom – kind/unkind
  • Blob Refugees
  • Blob Unkind Playground
  • Blob Home Life
  • Blob Health
  • Blob Trial
  • Blob Pitch
  • Blob Swimming
  • Blob Human Rights Hierarchy
• Blob World Sheets
  • Blob World
  • Blob World 2
  • Blob Two Worlds
• Blob Priority Sheets
  • Human Rights Squares
  • Human Needs Squares
  • Human Desires and Needs Squares
• Reflective Images for Human Rights

All ages. 128 pages

About The Authors

Ian Long is the illustrator and author of the Blob resources. He studied for a degree as a graphic designer, and worked as a self-employed designer in London for several years. His second job was as a youth and pastoral assistant in an Anglican church in Tewkesbury for five years. Following a PGCE, he worked as a primary school teacher in Sussex and Hampshire for 17 years, during which time he graduated with a Masters Degree in education. He has authored more than 25 published Blob books, as well as more than 50 self-published Blob books. The Blob resources are used in more than 120 countries and by more than 3 million professionals. Ian hosts Blob training events online and in person. He is married to Jane and they have two adult children.

Pip Wilson was a pioneering youth worker, author and communicator. For many years he ran a youth club and community centre in one of the most deprived areas of London. Here he worked with young people, many of which were caught up in gangs. During this period, Pip realised the importance of managing his own feelings, so he was in a better position to help others. It was this insight that set the foundations for what would eventually become “Blob Tree”.

As well as being an author of more than 50 books, Pip was a charity CEO for more than 20 years, working internationally, running workshops and courses in leadership and teamwork with emotional intelligence at the heart of his work. In later life he continued  to share his “Pipology” mentoring many and running training courses for universities, businesses and charity’s all over the world.  He was driven by his work , passionate about encouraging people to not only love one another but to also love themselves and believed everyone was a “Beautiful Human Person”.

Pip died in 2023, leaving a wonderful legacy. The influence and impact of his ground breaking work continues to inspire people across the world. Pip’s family are now working closely with Ian and Blob Tree.