Toolkit – Ceeds of Peace

A Better World

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 19+Age 5-13 Commitment Connection Critical Thinking

Youth work to identify community problems and respond to community needs. They are guided through exercises (many in this Tool Kit) in imagining a stronger community and what it would…

Action Research

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 5-13 Compassion Conflict Resolution Courage Critical Thinking

Ask youth to conduct research on various conflicts by visiting peace education websites or multiple media sources. After researching the dimensions and various perspectives of the conflict, in groups or…

Active Learning

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 19+Age 5-13 Birth to Age 5 Connection Critical Thinking

Vary instructional strategies to develop the whole brain. Provide youth multiple sources of input including books, videos, lectures, discussions, visuals, stories and songs. Allow youth multiple avenues of output and…

Active Listening

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 19+Age 5-13 Birth to Age 5 Commitment Compassion

This is more than just hearing what someone else is saying. Active listening builds trust and ensures that the other person in a conversation knows they are being heard. It…

Acts of Kindness

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 19+Age 5-13 Birth to Age 5 Commitment Compassion Connection

Encourage individuals to perform a kind and selfless act for another person, be it someone known or unknown, with the only purpose being to brighten or improve the recipient’s day…

All about Activists

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 19+Age 5-13 Collaboration Compassion Conflict Resolution Critical Thinking

Youth brainstorm a list of activists, leaders, philosophers, philanthropists, and others who have made a difference in their communities and/or the world. They identify the accomplishments, list favorite quotes, and…

Alternate Grades

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 5-13

Consider assigning grades based on absolute standards, and not on a youth’s achievement as defined by the teacher or compared to other youth. Students and educators critically examine grading systems…

Ants on a Log

Post category:Age 5-13 Birth to Age 5 Collaboration Connection Critical Thinking

A fun and physical activity that encourages teamwork and collaboration. You will need an even number of youth to participate, ideally close to 10. Find a straight line on the…

Autobiographical Story

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 19+Age 5-13 Collaboration Compassion Critical Thinking

To create an autobiographical story, start with the problem, tension, conflict or personal realization that will serve as the heart of the story. Then work backwards by describing the setting…

Be Positive, Not Negative

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 5-13 Birth to Age 5 Commitment Courage Critical Thinking

An activity for “peace within and between” that focuses on negative self-talk, negative thoughts and statements about others, and complaining. A good idea is to have youth commit to this…

Beanbags of Cooperation

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 5-13 Collaboration Commitment Connection

A fun, noncompetitive game that clearly demonstrates concentration, cooperation, and commitment. You will need a large indoor or outdoor space and many bean bags (or other items safe to throw…

Being Responsible Online

Post category:Age 13-18 Age 19+Age 5-13 Conflict Resolution Connection Courage Critical Thinking

Starting in the pre-teen years, many people use electronic devices and social media, and it is critical that we teach them how to behave appropriately and safely online. Have discussions…