Last year our after school students chose many topics they wanted to learn about. So, after helping our children with their homework in reading, writing and arithmetic, we offered lessons on homelessness, animal safety, sea life, flowers, how candy is made, and government. We also had our weekly lessons on self awareness for respect of self and others. To instill these peaceful behaviors, our kids also learned to improve their self image though body language. We made learning fun by playing a regular game of ‘feelings charades,’ whereby students acted out different emotions and learned about communication, caring for others, and conflict resolution. This year, students will continue learning to respect other cultures, religions, and the importance of making a difference every day as peacemakers.
