Earth day 2020 is an Earth Day like no other. So many of us are staying at home, wary of the pandemic flooding around us. One of the main causes of this pandemic is the violence we have subjected our planet to through global warming (or more properly global weirding). As the planet’s climate warms […]
A New Year A New Decade What are you planning to do in 2020? Use this 2020 Calendar to discover ways to make a difference. While every day should be devoted to justice, peace, and social action, certain days have been set aside by various organizations to draw attention to important causes throughout the year. […]
~ Are You Anti-War? Are Your Children? ~ Today, only one percent of the news we see on television or read about in our newspapers covers the wars that are raging around the world. As a result, in the United States, we have a generation of children who rarely have their lives touched by the […]
~ Save the Oceans ~ World Ocean Day occurs on June 8th and reminds us of the importance of the ocean in our everyday lives. There is no question the oceans provide us with recreation and beauty. They are also essential for life. Some Important Facts about the Oceans They supply over 50 % of […]
Ten powerful thoughts for Earth Day 2019 and ways to take action.
Kamala Harris’s Superheroes Are Everywhere is a book that Teach Peace Now would like to recommend to parents and teachers as a book worth sharing with elementary school children.
In a world where bombs are dropping on the innocent, where armies clash for fruitless reasons, and where world leaders vie to make the world crueler, let us take a moment to consider what truly creates peace.
~ Thanks to You ~ How often do you remember to say thanks? Being appreciated can make a huge difference in someone’s life. Saying thank you can let a friend, a family member, or even a stranger know that something they have done has been noticed and has meant something to you. “I would maintain […]
~ The Peace Book ~ by Todd Parr A Teach Peace Now book review Looking for a book about peace for toddlers to primary age children for International Peace day? This simple, colorful book might be just what you need. Published in 2004, Parr’s boldly illustrated book has been around a long time. It is […]
~ You Can Make a Difference ~ A Teach Peace Now Lesson for All Ages Make a Difference: Introduction Each of us has personal strengths that can make a difference in the kind of world we live in. It can be a difference in one’s family, among friends, in school, in the community, in our […]
~ Caring Gifts Are Meaningful Gifts ~ If you are scratching your head wondering what gifts to get the people you care about, consider giving something far more meaningful than an item off a store shelf. Give the gift of yourself. There is nothing more precious than giving of your time, your compassion, your skills […]
Start singing! – Here are 6 terrific, singable songs about treating others with caring and kindness. 1. In the End Only Kindness Matters 2. Kindness Changes Everything 3. Kindness is a Muscle 4. K is for Kindness 5. Try a Little Kindness (Glenn Campbell) 6. Kindness is Cool Do you have a kindness […]
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