This community-building lesson/game helps students discover likes and dislikes, find common ground, build friendships, celebrate differences, build self-esteem, and practice effective communication skills. Companion book: Lesson found in PeaceWorks Curriculum (Grades 3-4; 6-7)
This popular children’s book and role play is used to creatively teach the importance of cooperation and practicing the I-Care Rules for building a safe and caring community. Companion book: Lesson found in Peacemaking Skills for Little Kids (Grade: PK-K, p. 14)
This dynamic lesson teaches why the Peace Rules are needed to create a peaceful environment in the classroom. It also provides a practical method and approach for conflict-solving.
Companion books: Lesson found in Creating Peace, Building Community (Grade 6 & 7)
This dynamic activity teaches students cooperation, team-building, win-win, and problem-solving strategies as they unravel their human knot. Companion book: WinWin Games! (p. 35)
This interactive lesson highlights and honors each student’s positive traits as a means of building a caring community where all members are valued and respected.
Companion book: Lesson found in Creating Peace, Building Community (Grade 7, p. T-8)
This creative lesson helps to foster community building and listening skills in the classroom while also recognizing the unique and special qualities each student possesses.
Companion book: Lesson found in Peacemaking Skills for Little Kids (Grade 2, p. T-1)
This interactive lesson helps students identify the different feelings they experience and how their “temperature rises” when faced with a variety of conflict scenarios. It also explores what triggers their anger and how they typically react. Valuable anger management skills and de-escalation strategies are presented.
Companion book: Lesson found in Creative Conflict Solving for Kids (Grade 3, p. T-9)
This creative lesson teaches students to value and celebrate how unique and special they are. It also fosters the creation of a safe and peaceful environment in the classroom where all children are welcome and feel protected.
Companion book: Lesson found in Peacemaking Skills for Little Kids (Grade 2)
