Barnesville School Kindergarteners celebrated Peace Week with a cross-curricular project, "Peace Week Superheroes."
Peace Week is an annual Barnesville School tradition that occurs in January each year, in conjunction with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This time-honored tradition allows students to learn about what it means to be a citizen of the world, how to be the best versions of themselves, and focus on unity as a path toward a brighter future.
To celebrate the week, ourKindergarteners read the book, "Superheroes are Everywhere" by Vice-President Kamala Harris. After reading, the class discussed the different qualities of a superhero - brave, kind, dependable, justice, curious, as well as the people in Vice-President Kamala Harris' life that she considered superheroes - mom, dad, sister, teachers, best friends, role models, grandparents. Using the list, students connected the traits of a superhero to actions they could personally take to promote peace in the world.
Students then created their own Peace Superhero and wrote about two special traits their hero possessed.
Some of the names of their superheroes include Green Peace, Peace Crusader, Captain Bear Peace, Peace Pink, Peace Queen, Peace Cat, and Peace Girl! Students even practiced their public speakingskills by sharing their Peace Superheroes at Morning Meeting.
This multi-day, cross-curricular project combined literacy, writing, social studies, and public-speaking skills all under the Peace Week school-wide theme.
Our teaching encourages students to explore how subjects relate to one another, helping them to make connections that spark inquiry and deepen understanding.
Skilled, Creative Teachers
Barnesville teachers have the freedom to tailor instruction based on individual learning styles to engage and challenge each child.
Collaborative Culture
We cultivate an environment of respect where students encourage and inspire each other and gain confidence in the value of their own unique voice.
Ideal Setting
Our beautiful 30-acre campus in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve is our extended classroom, enabling us to integrate nature into everyday learning.
World Citizens
Barnesville’s strong interdisciplinary foundation prepares students for success in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.
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