Two books for International Peace Day by Brendan Wensel

Two books for International Peace Day by Brendan Wensel

Seeing things from the perspective of others is the first step toward becoming a more empathetic person. We review 2 books by Brendan Wensel.

Strike for Climate Change: The Inspiration of Greta Thunberg

Strike for Climate Change: The Inspiration of Greta Thunberg

~ What are you doing about Climate Change? ~ Friday, September 20th, is the Global Climate Strike. On this day, millions of students will leave their classroom and demand that the adults do something so that they will have a livable world when they are adults. A second strike will happen on Friday, September 27th. […]

Can You Say Peace?

Can You Say Peace?

What is the best way to introduce the idea of shared values to young children?  This simple lesson, based on Karen Katz’s picture book Can You Say Peace? provides a simple introduction to the idea that no matter how different people from diverse cultures may look or what language they speak, underneath we are all […]

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 […]