How can I teach Ukraine?
How to Teach the Ukraine Crisis to Students Ages 8-14
- Discuss what’s happening.
- Explain why Russia invaded Ukraine.
- Talk about the history of Russia and Ukraine.
- Share what other nations are doing in response.
- Explain what is being done to help people.
- Ask children what they know and what they think.
How do I teach my kids about war in Ukraine?
How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine
- Ask what your child has heard already.
- Respond with honest reassurance & don’t discount fears.
- Avoid exposure to graphic images & repetitive media coverage.
- Recognize that some children may be at greater risk of distress.
- Provide thoughtful answers to common questions.
What can students do to help Ukraine?
One way students can help those affected is to urge American government officials to create a Ukrainian refugee program. These efforts may help alleviate European countries of some financial burdens created from supporting mass immigration if this conflict continues long-term.
Why do we call it the Ukraine?
Several theories exist regarding the origin of the name Ukraine but the most popular one states that the name originates from the general Slavic word for ‘frontier region’ and ‘marches’ which referred, most likely, to the territories of Kyivan Rus’.
How can I help Ukraine resources?
If you want to make a direct monetary donation to the relief efforts in Ukraine and to refugees, the organizations below are great resources.
- Razom for Ukraine.
- Global Giving.
- UN Crisis Relief.
- Americares.
- World Central Kitchen.
- Book an Airbnb.
How do elementary students talk to Ukraine?
When talking with children in elementary school or younger, start by asking what they’ve heard, for example: βI’m wondering if you’ve heard that a war started way across the world,β emphasizing that the conflict is far away, but using accurate terms, such as βwar.β
How can I help people in Ukraine?
Support Ukraine Take Shelter, an independent platform connecting refugees with potential hosts and housing. Donate to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Recovery Fund, which supplies refugees and internally displaced people with emergency essentials.