How can we be champions of peace? What are our hopes and dreams for a peaceful school year?These are questions third graders asked on September 21, the UN International Peace Day. Together we read Jubilee! One Man's Big Bold and Very Loud Celebration of Peace written by Alicia Potter and illustrated by Matt Tavares. A local story about a musician who wanted to celebrate the end of the Civil War with the 1869 Peace Jubilee.
After reading this story, students then thought about their hopes and dreams and how they could help create peace at Zervas Elementary, in their neighborhoods, and during this school year. We decorated cards that will be saved and opened in June to reflect upon their school year.
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