Conversations about this conflict in the home, in the classroom and in the community can be challenging. This guide is intended to provide resources that focus on strategies, plans and ideas when talking to children about war and conflict. Resources include books, material suitable for children and youth, news reports, videos and more.
Talking to Kids about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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Resources for parents, teachers and caregivers
- How Michigan schools are creating safe spaces for students to talk about the Israel‐Hamas war (Chalkbeat)
- How to Talk About Palestine‐Israel at Your School (Solutions Not Sides)
- How to talk to children about the violence in Israel and Gaza (NPR)
- How to talk to kids about the Israel‐Hamas war (PBS News Hour)
- How to Talk with Kids About Violence, Crime, and War (Common Sense Media)
- The Israeli‐Palestinian Crisis: Resources for Educators, Caregivers, and School Leaders (New York State Education Department)
- La situation en Israël expliquée aux enfants (La Liberté)
- Reframing Israel: Teaching Jewish kids to think critically about the Israeli‐Palestinian conflict (The Jewish Educator Portal)
- Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of elementary school children (American Psychological Association)
- Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children (American Psychological Association)
- Students Are Bringing Up the Israel‐Hamas War in Class. Here’s How Teachers Are Responding (EducationWeek)
- Une fiche pédagogique pour évoquer le conflit israélo‐palestinien (Amnesty Jeunes)
Resources for children and youth
- Israel (Britannica Kids)
- Israel‐Palestine: Avoiding Antisemitic and Islamophobic Hate Speech (Solutions Not Sides)
- Palestine (Britannica Kids)
- Palestine, Israel, and Peace, for children and teens (Suggested books from the San Francisco Public Library)
- Un podcast pour aider les jeunes à comprendre ce qui se passe en Israël (Radio France)
- A child‐friendly guide to the Gaza‐Israel crisis. (Unicef Australia)
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict facts for kids (Kiddle)