I think we were lucky in not doing these little people more harm than breaking a cow’s leg and a church. They are all so brittle!
Some people are born with medical conditions that make them as brittle as china.
Explore these websites and videos to find out more about some of these conditions.
Some children are born with the condition epidermolysis bullosa (or butterfly skin). Can you imagine living in a world where everything could hurt you? Are there things which you enjoy that you would not be able to do anymore?
Find out more at Debra: for people whose skin doesn’t work
Some children have bones so delicate they break at the slightest pressure. Learn more about Ostegenesis Imperfecta or brittle bones at the OI website.
Another condition that makes children delicate is albinism. These children are born without pigment in their skin. People with this condition are super sensitive to sunlight. To learn more watch this video.
Challenge yourself!
A young person with one of the above conditions (butterfly skin, brittle bones or albinism) that makes them delicate, is starting your school next week.
You have been asked to help create a room where they will feel safe. Can you design a classroom specially adapted to their condition?
Think about their condition and what adaptions could help them to feel safer and more comfortable. The room should contain a desks, chairs, teacher’s desk and chair and anything else you think is needed.
You can draw, make a model or write a description of your design.
You can also look at the Help with Challenges page to come up with your own delicate challenge.
