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testimony from men and women who sought sanctuary in Scotland to escape the racism of Nazi-dominated Europe

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Being a stranger – kindertransport activities

 

How did the children arrive?

Pictures of types of transport

Ports Look at maps.

Look at website to find experience.

Ask for key search words port, station, map

Settling in

1. Family

2. Language

3. Housing

Final

1.Pupils listen to a testimony then give a presentation

Include

  • Why they left their country
  • How this person got to his/her destination
  • What happened at the destination country when he/she arrived
  • Problems encountered e.g. emotions, food

2. Create a maze showing difficulties of getting from A to B Marian Camrass Testimony

3. Newspaper report of the Kinder arrival Testimony

4. Go out and get interviews.

Interview each other about e.g

  • 1st day at school.
  • Going on bus.
  • Learning English (If there are any children who do not have English as their mother tongue, see Dorit Testimony)

Art & drama :-

  • Arriving in a strange place
  • New experiences.
  • Shopping
  • First day at school

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