How to explain to a child why some children cannot run or talk? How to convey the idea of what is important for people with special needs? How to make it clear how they feel and how they see the world? It will be easier for you to raise the topic of inclusion in the process of raising children if you watch the following cartoons with them. 1. La petite casserole d`Anatole / Маленькая кастрюлька Анатоля. French animators have created a short film that, with the help of a metaphor - pots - will help even the youngest children to understand who these people with special needs are and why it is normal to be special. 2. Out
of Sight . The anime-style cartoon shows how blind people feel. In the short film, the sound is intentionally amplified in order to demonstrate the fact that blind people hear much more clearly than sighted people. And the children will learn about the helpers of special people - a magic wand and a guide dog.
3. Scarlett. In the center of the plot is a girl named Scarlett, who was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma (bone cancer). To save her life, doctors had to amputate her shin, and now Scarlett has to wear a prosthesis. Because of this, she feels unnecessary and lonely, and she still can’t dance. But one day, a mother who believes in her daughter puts a ball gown on Scarlett again, and the baby transforms. She becomes the funniest girl with whom it is interesting to be friends and play.
4. About Dima. The script of the cartoon was written on the basis of the book of the same name by Natalia Remish, author of the project "Children about the important". The animated film tells about the meeting of the girl Mira and the boy Dima. He walks badly and hardly speaks, but Mira’s curiosity and her mother’s good advice become the beginning of a true friendship. The girl has to understand that games and sympathy diagnoses are not a hindrance, and you can share the joy of communication with those who are different from you.
5. Tamara. This is a touching story about a deaf-mute girl named Tamara. She loves to dance and dreams of becoming a ballerina. Despite her deafness, she has excellent plasticity and a sense of rhythm. Maybe one day Tamara’s dream will come true, because her mother is very supportive. After watching the short film, it will be easier for you to explain to the children how important your support is to special people.
6. Overcomer. This short film was created by animator Hannah Spengler. Her film garnered more than 3 million views on YouTube in a year, all because Hannah touched on a very important topic for teenagers - inner loneliness and depression. How to overcome such a difficult situation and believe in yourself again? Hannah’s tape will answer.
7. Waltz Duet. Everything in this tape is wonderful - the idea, the script, the 3D animation, and the music. The short story is about the Siamese twin sisters Emily and Elizabeth. They avoid people, do not go outside and do not communicate with anyone. The only joy is playing the piano. But one day a young violinist passing by their house hears a terrific melody. The sisters, fearing condemnation, try to drive him away, but the young man does not leave. On the contrary, he begins to play the violin. The cartoon shows how important it is to pay attention to special people, communicate with them and be friends.
8. Cuerdas / Strings. This 11-minute film by Spanish animator Pedro Solis won the Goya Award in 2016. Solis dedicated it to his children - daughter Alejandra and son Nicholas. You will see how much and for the better the life of the girl Maria changed when she met a special boy who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. You can watch the tape in good quality on Vimeo. 9. Le secret of
Maël . People with Angelman syndrome are often mistaken for weirdos who smile for and without. In fact, these people simply can not control their facial expressions and hand movements, involuntary and chaotic. The cartoon will help children understand how to react if you suddenly meet a person with Angelman syndrome.
10. Mon petit frère de la lune / Мой братик с Луны . The author of this cartoon is the Frenchman Frederic Philibert. His son is autistic, and it was he who inspired Frederick to create a short film in which the narrator is the sister of a special boy. She talks about his life and how he sees the world around him: "It’s as if he doesn’t see or hear me, he looks at the sky… If I were a sorceress, I would enchant him to make him enjoy being with us more than he on the moon ". The sister came up with a special language to communicate with her autistic brother and assures everyone that he is all right, he is just "from the moon".