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Peace Education from Quakers in Britain

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Quakers in Britain develop resources to support children and young people to develop the skills and understanding we all need to be peacemakers, whether in our own lives or in the wider world. Linking to the curricula of England, Scotland and Wales these lessons and resources combine fun with critical thinking about issues of peace and justice. Produced by Quaker Peace & Social Witness

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Quakers in Britain develop resources to support children and young people to develop the skills and understanding we all need to be peacemakers, whether in our own lives or in the wider world. Linking to the curricula of England, Scotland and Wales these lessons and resources combine fun with critical thinking about issues of peace and justice. Produced by Quaker Peace & Social Witness
INSPIRE Remembrance for Peace (3-7)
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INSPIRE Remembrance for Peace (3-7)

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In focusing on 100 years since the ending of World War I, there are rich opportunities to engage children and young people in dialogue to explore their attitudes, values and beliefs as part of PSHE. This content is intended for children age 3-7. There are opportunities to explore the impact of WWI and embed themes of peace throughout the curriculum that build knowledge, develop evaluative and analytic skills as well as broaden students’ understanding of conflict, war and learning from the past. AIMS : Reflect on how and why we remember past events Reflect on causes of conflict Students to work co-operatively to think about what peace means
 Fly a kite for peace
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Fly a kite for peace

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Pupils make their own kites and send your message of hope for peace into the skies… In Afghanistan, where flying kites has great cultural significance, the perfect kite-flying weather also provides perfect conditions for the drones, whose bombs have left children fearful when they play. Afghan Peace Volunteers began Fly Kites Not Drones as a nonviolent way to call for peace. This is Workshop 4 of Fly Kites Not Drones. See more at www.flykitesnotdrones.org
Teach Peace: Barriers to Peace
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Teach Peace: Barriers to Peace

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This interactive assembly from the Teach Peace Pack explores whether walls build peace using examples of real walls and barriers from different times and places including , the peace lines of Northern Ireland, the barrier around the Palestinian West Bank and oxen lining up to defend their young. Follow-up actvities also allow learning to be deepened in the classroom. Produjced by the Peace Education Network
Remembering for Peace | Cofio dros Heddwch | Assembly for Remembrance
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Remembering for Peace | Cofio dros Heddwch | Assembly for Remembrance

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Remembering for Peace Aim: To encourage children to think about the impact of war and to consider ways of remembering for peace. Cofio dros Heddwch Nod: Annog plant i feddwl am effeithiau rhyfel ac ystyried ffyrdd o gofio er mwyn hyrwyddo heddwch. This assembly has been created ahead of the Peace Education Network's updated edition of the "Teach Peace" pack. It explores the question of what we remember about war and why, looking at the significance of the different colour of poppies.
Assembly - Remembrance for Peace (primary)
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Assembly - Remembrance for Peace (primary)

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Wold War I was not the war to ennd all wars. In focusing on 100 years since the ending of World War I, there are rich opportunities to engage children and young people in dialogue to explore their attitudes, values and beliefs as part of PSHE.
INSPIRE Remembrance for Peace (11-14)
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INSPIRE Remembrance for Peace (11-14)

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In focusing on 100 years since the ending of World War I, there are rich opportunities to engage children and young people in dialogue to explore their attitudes, values and beliefs as part of PSHE. This content is intended for children age 11-14. There are opportunities to explore the impact of WWI and embed themes of peace throughout the curriculum that build knowledge, develop evaluative and analytic skills as well as broaden students’ understanding of conflict, war and learning from the past. AIMS : Reflect on how and why we remember past events Reflect on causes of conflict Students to work co-operatively to think about what peace means
Teach Peace: Conflict Resolution
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Teach Peace: Conflict Resolution

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This fun assembly from the Teach Peace pack explores the ideas of conflict, cooperation and compromise through the simple story of two mules. A great way to start talking about conflict not just as a danger, but as an opportunity. From of the Peace Education Network