
Ask the children who might make each statement - a girl, a boy or both?
| STATEMENT | PERSON | COMMENT |
| I like playing with dolls. | ||
| I want to join the police. | ||
| I like wearing jeans. | ||
| I like reading books | ||
| I like playing Lego | ||
| I want to be a farmer. | ||
| I want to be a teacher. | ||
| I want to be a scientist | ||
| I like cooking. | ||
| I can swim fast | ||
| I'm good at my school work. | ||
| I won my BMX race. | ||
| I help with the dishes. | ||
| I like doing carpentry. | ||
| I cry when I'm hurt. | ||
| I like using a computer. | ||
| I want to be a dentist. | ||
| I like going fishing. | ||
| I have a remote control car. | ||
| I like to be cuddled. | ||
| I'm scared of spiders. | ||
| I wash the car | ||
| I like gardening | ||
| I like looking after my little sister. | ||
Other items can be added. Encourage children to talk about the selections they make, particularly when gender stereotyping may be indicated, as this cannot always be assumed from the response.
M Collings, 1997 (adapted)