Around a board, closer to one another

Small gestures. Big discoveries.

Some conversations begin more easily through play. Pequenos Gestos brings together a board game and a digital companion to explore empathy, inclusion and being part of a group.

Discover the project

Ages 4–12 · With an adult alongside

A story to discover

The best of both worlds

Hands on the board. Ideas in motion.

Children come together at the table. Technology helps start the conversation. They listen, share ideas and look for a response together to situations they might encounter in everyday life.

Illustrated Pequenos Gestos board with seven school spaces
The world of the game, in familiar school spaces. Board shown in Portuguese.

A board that brings us together

Familiar school spaces become the setting for an adventure. The board and pieces make the group's journey visible and give each child a place in the experience.

A digital companion

On a computer, tablet or phone, the app presents situations and supports the adult in guiding the conversation. The screen is a starting point for children to connect.

Actual screen from the Pequenos Gestos app
Digital support for a conversation guided by an adult.

Small gestures to put into practice

What if learning to get along were a shared adventure?

The game offers opportunities to practise these skills. Each conversation can take a different path, at the group's own pace.

Making time for another voice

Listening to an idea all the way through, waiting for a turn and discovering more than one perspective.

Imagining how someone feels

Recognising emotions and considering what someone might need, without asking them to share personal experiences.

Making room for everyone

Finding solutions together, respecting differences and including others without pressure.

Knowing when to ask for help

Thinking of safe responses and recognising situations that call for support from a trusted adult.

One situation. Many ways to care.

Sofia was left alone while the others played.

How might she feel? What could we do?

A short story starts an important conversation. The group can listen to other ideas, imagine how to approach someone and find a gesture that makes a difference.

As children grow, conversations change

Three modes. Each group's own pace.

Ages are a guide. The adult chooses a mode based on the group's maturity, needs and familiarity with the game.

Discovery

Ages 4–5

First conversations about emotions and small acts of kindness, with close adult support and simple situations.

Base

Ages 6–10

Time to listen, share perspectives and find solutions together, without time pressure.

Challenge

Ages 8–12

For groups already familiar with the game, with more complex situations and a time-limited format.

Alongside educators

A conversation with room for every child.

The adult guides, asks questions and helps children make sense of their ideas. Children can talk about the characters; they do not need to share personal experiences.

  • An opportunity to observe listening, participation and cooperation.
  • Connections with language, citizenship and everyday school life.
  • An experience that can continue in the small gestures of the next day.

Shall we bring this conversation to your school?

Would you like Pequenos Gestos at your school?

Tell us a little about your school and your group. Let's discuss how to bring the project to you.

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Contact

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