We Are All Born Free: questions to ask and activities to try
Everyone has rights. We Are All Born Free is a simple, beautifully illustrated version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What age is it for? We Are All Born Free is best for ages 6–9. Good for: Human rights, explained simply.
We Are All Born Free (Amnesty International)
- Age
- 6-9
- Best for
- Human rights, explained simply
Read one or two rights at a time and talk about what they mean in everyday life.
What it helps with
- Human rights
- Fairness and equality
- Freedom
- Art from many illustrators
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What is a right?”
- “Which right did we read?”
- “What does it mean?”
- “Why is it important?”
- “Does everyone have these rights?”
- “Which picture did you like best?”
5-minute activities to try together
Class rules
Write five rules for your home that would make it fair for everyone.
Rights picture
Draw one right in your own way.
Free printables: We Are All Born Free worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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