Child participation made easy: methods for different occasions

Practical method collection developed in Stuttgart to support child participation processes, offering adaptable tools for schools, youth work, and municipal projects.

The resource compiles concrete tools and techniques to facilitate meaningful involvement of children in shaping their environments. Designed for schools, youth centers and municipal staff, it provides step-by-step participatory methods — such as mapping, creative workshops, voting formats, simulation games, and evaluation exercises — that can be flexibly adapted to local contexts. The guide emphasizes child-friendly communication, inclusiveness, and safeguarding while strengthening collaboration between children, professionals, and decision-makers. It aims to make participation both practical and systematic, anchoring children’s voices in urban planning, education, and community development.

Source: Jugendamt Stuttgart
Language: German

Year of publication: 2019