A Pledge of Peace

The following Peace Pledge was written by teachers Hillary Squier and Joan Koster for their students. It is intended for young children, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if our world leaders took this pledge too? I pledge respect to everyone Not just to those I know. Family, friends, and neighbors All need my help to grow. […]

What Are You Doing on International Peace Day?

What Are You Doing on International Peace Day?

Saturday September 21st is International Peace Day. Find a listing of possible International Peace Day events you can organize at home, at school, or in the community.

Free Peace Activity Ideas for Parents and Teachers

Free Peace Activity Ideas for Parents and Teachers

~ Let Us Teach Peace ~ Check out these teacher-tested classroom and family-friendly activities that promote peaceful personal relationships, an understanding of the futility of war, and ways to world peace. Click on the title for the full lesson plan -Build a Peace Wall – Combine your ideas for peace with everyone else’s to make […]

Peace Activities

Peace Activities

~ Let Us Teach Peace ~ Check out these teacher-tested classroom and family-friendly activities that promote peaceful personal relationships, an understanding of the futility of war, and ways to world peace. Click on the title for the full lesson plan -Build a Peace Wall – Combine your ideas for peace with everyone else’s to make […]

Celebrating International Peace Day

Celebrating International Peace Day

What happens on this day? All over the world Peace Day Events are taking place. Check here to see if there is an event near you. EVENT MAP  At noon, there will be a Peace Wave – one minute of silence (in your time zone): a shared moment in which to reflect on what we […]

Peace Dove Lesson Plan: Let’s think about world peace

Peace Dove Lesson Plan: Let’s think about world peace

~ PEACE DOVE LESSON PLAN ~ Objective: To think about ways to obtain world peace Grade Level: Kindergarten through high school Introduction Peace begins in our hearts and our minds, but must be fostered by the actions we take. Young children need to know that adults value a peaceful world and are willing to work […]

Peace Dove Lesson

Peace Dove Lesson

Peace Dove Lesson Objective: To think about ways to obtain world peace Grade Level: Kindergarten through high school Introduction Peace begins in our hearts and our minds, but must be fostered by the actions we take. Young children need to know that adults value a peaceful world and are willing to work towards this goal. […]

Resources & Activities for International Peace Day

Resources & Activities for International Peace Day

What is International Peace Day?  The International Day of Peace, or as it is often titled, World Peace Day occurs on September 21st every year. This day is officially dedicated  to world peace, and the elimination of war and violence. The day was established in 1981 by the United Nations as a way to bring world attention […]

International Day of Peace

September 21st is the International Day of Peace. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981, this day is supposed to be a day of non-violence and cease-fire. Combatants everywhere in the world are asked to put down their weapons. The first Peace Day was celebrated in September 1982. That’s thirty-three years ago. A […]