New Year Resolution Flags

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Lesson: New Year's Resolution Flags

Objective: To develop the idea that each one of us can take action that will contribute to making the world a more peaceful place.

Grade Level: All ages preschool and up

Procedure:

1. Introduce the word resolution and discuss its meaning. A simple definition is a firm promise. Illustrate firmness by giving each student a thin stick - like a wooden barbecue skewer and a colorful chenille stem. Ask: Which one is firmer - harder to bend. Relate this to a promise that you will not change or give up on.

2. Read the book Peace Begins with You by Katherine Sholes. Discuss different ways each person can help make the world a more peaceful place. Come up with a list of resolutions that would help make the world/community/class/family more peaceful.

3. Pass out small pieces of paper about 4 by 6 in size. Have children write their choice of a resolution on the paper (younger ones can draw a picture. Glue the papers to the barbeque stick. Wrap the chenille stem around the stick to decorate it.

Extensions:

Display their resolutions in the room or hallway by filling small containers with gravel or sand and pushing the sticks in to support them.

With younger children hold a peace parade. Visit another class carrying the flags. Have each child explain their resolution.

Use cloth instead of paper. Write with crayon and then iron each one to make it permanent. Take the flags outside and push them into ground along walkways or in another public place.

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