Body Knowledge

Although it isn’t necessary to know all the possible bodies in the world, talking about them can make learning easier and more engaging. Here we explain the bodies on the dice in a child-friendly way. Although these explanations base on current research and health recommendations, every child, school and family is unique. We invite you to reflect on them and to adapt the ideas to your own context.

People are often identified by their looks. This can lead to unfair treatment. Although one cannot know who a person truly is by their looks, you can explain how bodies can be interpreted and how they are treated better or worse. The Body Dice encourage empathy and collaboration in society by raising this awareness. However, the dice only show certain bodies and experiences. For example, sexualities or mental states are not depicted, because they are not easy to see. We encourage you to explore them by adding your own questions during play.