PRACTICE: THE JACKAL AND THE GIRAFFE TO ADDRESS AGGRESSION AMONG CHILDREN

Invite children to play a game where they can pretend to be a jackal and a giraffe. In this game, the jackal represents someone who behaves aggressively. The children playing the role of the giraffe should try to understand why the jackal is aggressive and explore the reasons behind it. To make the game more engaging, you can use additional props, such as ears, for the roles.

 

Detailed instructions from VELA project experts are available here:

Recording of a seminar by Marshall Rosenberg, author of the practice and concept of nonviolent communication: