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Activities and web resources especially for youngsters.
How the Dove Became
the Bird of Peace, a story from From Azerbaijan International. Fifth graders (ages 10-11) in Azerbaijani public schools are being taught and encouraged to consider the consequences of war before entering into conflict.
Picasso's "Child with Dove" coloring page. Print this for your kids to color! Crayons, felt pens, colored pencils with a peaceful theme.
The Students' Art for Peace program gives students of all ages the excitement of exchanging individual peace messages - through their artwork - with students in other countries. The excitement of sending their Peace Pictures is exceeded only when they receive Peace Pictures back, reflecting the style and culture of other countries. It can be a powerful learning experience.
Celebrating Peace: an online art gallery featuring all types of children's art. Peace themes change periodically in order to keep the collection fresh and new.
Make a paper Peace Dove Kite from Anthony's Kite Workshop in Australia. Scroll down to "these locally provided plans seem to be good starting point..." and click on "A4 Paper Fold Peace Dove Kite," which brings you to a full sized, online pattern. Print it, cut and fold it, and wait for a windy day (or make dozens and hang them up everywhere to promote peace).
Kids are changing the world every day, by getting involved in their own communities and even around the world. The Kids' World - Make a Difference page from the Peace Corps web site connects youngsters with success stories and actions they can take.
Remember "Trick or Treat for UNICEF?" Discover lots more activities for kids at the UNICEF Teacher's Guide pages Kids Helping Kids. Activities by age level, for grades 1-3, grades 4--6 and grades 7-9.
The image on this page is from Azerbaijan International, illustrating the story How the Dove Became the Bird of Peace. "Long, long ago, there were two Shahs who lived in kingdoms in the East and who held grudges against one another. over the years, they became angrier and angrier and were constantly threatening each other...."
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