Plan
Week 1
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Activities
Peace Storytime Circle - Gather students in a circle to listen to a story about peace and kindness, then discuss their ideas of peace. (15 min)
Kindness Scavenger Hunt Introduction - Explain the scavenger hunt and begin searching for hidden peace symbols and kind messages around the classroom. (15 min)
Peace Ambassador Costume Day Planning - Discuss with students about peace ambassadors from around the world. Guide them to choose an ambassador to represent. (10 min)
Design Your Peace Ambassador - Have students create simple costumes using paper and craft materials to represent their chosen peace ambassador. (20 min)
Peace Ambassador Sharing - Students share their chosen ambassador, explaining how they promote peace, using their costume as a visual aid. (15 min)
Create a Kindness Reflection Board - Set up a board where students can post their daily acts of kindness and receive feedback. (15 min)
Introduction to Peace Quilt Project - Explain the Peace Quilt project and how each student will contribute a design that represents kindness or peace. (10 min)
Design a Peace Quilt Square - Students begin sketching ideas for their quilt square, focusing on personal acts of kindness or symbols of peace. (20 min)
Continue Working on Peace Quilt Squares - Students continue to develop their designs, using a variety of materials to bring their ideas to life. (15 min)
Kindness Reflection and Sharing - Reflect on the week's activities and share a favorite act of kindness from the Kindness Reflection Board. (15 min)
Deliverables
1. Students will listen to and discuss a story about peace and kindness, sharing their personal ideas of peace during the Peace Storytime event.
2. Completion of the Kindness Scavenger Hunt, with students collecting peace symbols and kind messages from around the school.
3. Participation in Peace Ambassador Costume Day, with students dressed as their chosen ambassador and sharing a fact about them.
4. Completion of a simple peace symbol craft as part of the introductory activities.
5. Initial entries on the Kindness Reflection Board, with students posting their first act of kindness and receiving feedback from peers.
6. Students will design and color their individual fabric squares that represent personal acts of kindness or symbols of peace for the Peace Quilt.
7. Create a simple sketch or drawing to illustrate a peace symbol or act of kindness, aligning with the standards of developing a model to solve a problem.
Preparation 1. Select age-appropriate books and stories about peace and kindness for the Peace Storytime event.
2. Prepare a variety of peace symbols and kind messages to hide around the school for the Kindness Scavenger Hunt.
3. Create a list of peace ambassadors representing different cultures for students to choose from for the Peace Ambassador Costume Day.
4. Gather materials for students to create simple peace symbol crafts, such as paper, markers, and glue.
5. Set up a designated area in the classroom for the Kindness Reflection Board, including sticky notes and markers.
6. Prepare fabric squares and fabric markers for the Peace Quilt project.
7. Coordinate with a local art studio to plan an introductory session on designing a mural.
8. Inform parents about the Peace Ambassador Costume Day and encourage them to help their child prepare a costume.
Week 2
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Activities
Peace Storytime and Discussion - Gather in a circle to listen to a story about peace and kindness, followed by sharing personal ideas of peace. (30 min)
Kindness Scavenger Hunt - Search for hidden peace symbols and kind messages around the school, discussing how to spread kindness in daily life. (30 min)
Peace Ambassador Costume Exploration - Dress as peace ambassadors from around the world, sharing facts about their chosen ambassador and discussing global peace initiatives. (30 min)
Designing Peace Quilt Squares - Begin designing personal fabric squares that depict acts of kindness or symbols of peace, preparing for the collaborative Peace Quilt project. (30 min)
Kindness Reflection Board - Post daily acts of kindness on the board and offer peer feedback and suggestions to refine and expand kindness initiatives. (30 min)
Deliverables
1. Each student will have created a personal 'Peace Symbol' art piece.
2. Students will have contributed at least one act of kindness to the 'Kindness Reflection Board'.
3. Students will have participated in a peer feedback session, providing and receiving constructive comments on their peace symbols.
4. Students will have practiced their roles and messages for the upcoming 'Peace Parade'.
Preparation 1. Prepare 'Peace Storytime' book selections that feature peace and kindness stories from various cultures.
2. Set up the 'Kindness Reflection Board' with colorful sticky notes and markers for students to write their acts of kindness.
3. Gather art supplies such as paper, crayons, markers, and fabric pieces for the peace symbol activity.
4. Create a space for students to display their peace symbols and engage in peer feedback.
5. Organize simple costumes or props that represent peace ambassadors for the parade practice.
Week 3
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Activities
Global Peace Symbols Exploration - Introduce students to peace symbols from around the world using images and simple stories. Discuss the meanings behind these symbols and how they represent peace. (15 min)
Create Your Peace Symbol - Using craft materials, students design their own peace symbol inspired by the global symbols they learned about. (15 min)
Story Sharing Circle - Gather students to share stories or experiences where they saw or felt peace in their own lives, fostering communication and empathy. (15 min)
Peace Quilt Square Creation - Continue working on the Peace Quilt squares, incorporating their personal peace symbols into their designs. (15 min)
Kindness Role-Play - Engage students in role-playing scenarios where they can act out kind and peaceful interactions, promoting problem-solving and empathy skills. (15 min)
Kindness Reflection Board Update - Students add new acts of kindness to the board and discuss feedback and suggestions with peers. (15 min)
Interactive Peace Fair Prep - Begin preparing for the upcoming Global Peace Fair by assigning countries and peace symbols for students to research and present. (15 min)
Booth Design Brainstorm - Students brainstorm ideas for their booths at the Peace Fair, focusing on how they will display peace symbols and share stories from their chosen countries. (15 min)
Storytelling Session - Listen to a story about a peacemaker from history, discussing their contributions and how students can emulate their actions. (15 min)
Finalizing Peace Quilt Squares - Complete the final touches on the Peace Quilt squares, ensuring they are ready to be sewn together. (15 min)
Deliverables
1. Students will complete individual peace-themed art projects, showcasing their personal interpretations of peace and kindness.
2. Each student will contribute a fabric square to the 'Peace Quilt,' depicting a personal act of kindness or a peace symbol.
3. Students will add entries to their 'Peace Journals,' reflecting on daily acts of kindness and sharing their favorite journal entry with the class.
4. Create and display the 'Kindness Reflection Board' with daily acts of kindness and peer comments or suggestions.
5. Collaboratively design a mural with community partners, representing peace and kindness, to be displayed in the community center or school hallway.
6. Set up country booths for the 'Global Peace Fair,' where students share peace symbols, stories, and traditions from various cultures.
Preparation 1. Gather a diverse selection of picture books about peace and kindness from various cultures to use in storytelling sessions.
2. Prepare materials for creating peace-themed art projects, including paper, fabric squares, crayons, markers, and art supplies.
3. Coordinate with community partners or a local art studio for guidance on art project techniques and mural creation.
4. Set up areas in the classroom for small group discussions and activities related to peace symbols and stories.
5. Organize resources for a 'Kindness Reflection Board,' including sticky notes, markers, and a large board or wall space.
6. Create a digital platform where students can collaboratively document their peace stories and acts of kindness using simple software or apps.
7. Arrange for a 'Global Peace Fair' with booths representing different countries, ensuring necessary materials and props are available.
Week 4
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Activities
Peace Quilt Assembly - Collaborate with classmates to sew and assemble the individual quilt squares into a large Peace Quilt, discussing the significance of each square as it is added. (30 min)
Global Peace Fair Booth Setup - Work in small groups to set up booths for the Global Peace Fair, arranging peace symbols, stories, and traditions from the assigned countries. (30 min)
Peace Fair Dress Rehearsal - Practice presenting at the Global Peace Fair, with each group rehearsing their presentations and receiving feedback from peers and teachers. (30 min)
Interactive Peace Fair - Host the Global Peace Fair, where students present their booths to classmates and visitors, sharing peace symbols and traditions from around the world. (30 min)
Kindness Reflection Board Celebration - Review the accumulated acts of kindness on the Reflection Board, celebrate the students' efforts, and discuss how they can continue these acts beyond the project. (30 min)
Deliverables
1. Completion of individual fabric squares for the Peace Quilt featuring personal acts of kindness or peace symbols.
2. Setup and presentation of 'Global Peace Fair' booths representing different countries and their peace traditions.
3. Submission of Peace Journal entries reflecting daily acts of kindness and sharing of favorite entries with the class.
4. Participation in the 'Kindness Reflection Board' with daily contributions and peer feedback.
5. Creation of peace-themed art projects for the 'Kindness Gallery Walk'.
6. Preparation of costumes and signs for the upcoming 'Peace Parade'.
Preparation 1. Gather a selection of peace-themed storybooks for interactive storytelling sessions.
2. Collect art supplies such as fabric squares, fabric markers, and sewing materials for the Peace Quilt project.
3. Prepare materials for the 'Global Peace Fair' booths, including maps, flags, and cultural artifacts.
4. Coordinate with a local art studio for guidance on the mural project.
5. Set up a digital platform for students to share their Peace Journal entries and receive feedback.
6. Prepare a variety of peace symbols and examples for students to explore and replicate in art activities.
Week 5
Day 21
Day 22
Day 23
Day 24
Day 25
Activities
Story of Peace Mural Planning - Collaborate with the local art studio to brainstorm ideas for the peace mural. Students will discuss what peace means to them and how they can represent it through art. (15 min)
Peace Quilt Assembly - Begin sewing the Peace Quilt squares together. Students will work in small groups, practicing collaboration and communication skills. (15 min)
Global Peace Fair Booth Setup - Students finalize their booth designs with peace symbols and stories from their chosen countries. Prepare materials and rehearse presentations. (15 min)
Peace Mural Design - Sketch the design for the peace mural with guidance from the local art studio, incorporating elements discussed in the planning. (15 min)
Peace Fair Dress Rehearsal - Conduct a practice run of the presentations at the Global Peace Fair. Students will share their stories and symbols with peers, receiving feedback for improvement. (15 min)
Kindness Reflection Board Updates - Add new acts of kindness and review supportive feedback. Discuss ways to expand kindness initiatives in the school community. (15 min)
Peace Mural Painting - Begin painting the peace mural, using the designs sketched earlier. Students collaborate with peers and the local art studio to bring their vision to life. (15 min)
Final Quilt Presentation Prep - Prepare to present the completed Peace Quilt at the upcoming exhibition, practicing how to explain the meaning behind their quilt squares. (15 min)
Peace Quilt Exhibition - Display the Peace Quilt in the school hallway for the Kindness Gallery Walk. Students take turns sharing their quilt squares' stories with visiting classes and parents. (15 min)
Global Peace Fair - Host the fair, where booths are set up to showcase peace symbols and stories from different cultures. Students present to peers, teachers, and family members, celebrating global peace initiatives. (15 min)
Deliverables
1. A completed peace story written and illustrated by each student or pair.
2. A short presentation or role play about a chosen peace ambassador by each student.
3. Extended links on the Kindness Chain reflecting acts of kindness performed throughout the week.
4. A completed Peace Quilt assembled from all student fabric squares.
5. Signs created by students for use in the Peace Parade next week.
Preparation 1. Gather materials for peace story writing, including paper, colored pencils, and markers.
2. Prepare research materials and resources for students to learn about peace ambassadors.
3. Ensure all materials and tools needed for assembling the Peace Quilt are ready, including fabric squares, fabric glue, or sewing kits.
4. Collect supplies for creating signs for the Peace Parade, such as poster boards, paints, and markers.
5. Coordinate with parent volunteers or assistants to help with activities, especially the quilt assembly and role plays.
Week 6
Day 26
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
Activities
Peace Parade Preparation - Students create signs and banners with messages of kindness and peace to carry during the parade. (15 min)
Peace Ambassador Costume Finalization - Ensure all students have their costumes ready for the Peace Parade. (15 min)
Kindness Gallery Walk Setup - Arrange the peace-themed art projects in the school hallway for display, ensuring each piece has an accompanying description by the student. (15 min)
Gallery Walk Rehearsal - Students practice explaining their art pieces to peers, focusing on the meaning behind their creations. (15 min)
Final Reflection in Peace Journals - Students write or draw about their favorite moments and lessons learned throughout the project. Share entries with the class. (15 min)
Kindness Chain Completion - Add final links to the Kindness Chain and discuss the impact of their acts throughout the project. (15 min)
Peace Parade - Students dress as peace ambassadors, carry their signs, and parade around the playground, sharing messages of peace with peers and teachers. (15 min)
Picnic Celebration - Enjoy a picnic with classmates and families to celebrate the culmination of the project, discussing how they can continue spreading peace and kindness. (15 min)
Kindness Gallery Walk - Open the gallery to visiting classes and parents, with students taking turns to explain their artwork and the significance of their projects. (15 min)
Project Reflection and Celebration - Gather as a class to discuss the project journey, what they enjoyed, and how they will continue to act as peace ambassadors. Celebrate with a final group activity, such as a peace dance. (15 min)
Deliverables
1. Assembled Peace Quilt displayed in a prominent area of the school.
2. Successful Global Peace Fair with interactive booths and engaged participants.
3. Completed Kindness Gallery Walk with student art projects explained to visitors.
4. Peace Parade with student-created signs conveying messages of peace and kindness.
5. Reflection entries in Peace Journals documenting the week's activities and personal growth.
Preparation 1. Gather fabric squares and materials needed for assembling the Peace Quilt.
2. Create and organize materials for Global Peace Fair booths, including country-specific peace symbols and stories.
3. Prepare the school hallway for the Kindness Gallery Walk by setting up display areas.
4. Coordinate with parents and volunteers to help during the Peace Parade and Picnic.
5. Ensure all students have costumes or props for the Peace Parade.