September 21 is a very special day. It’s International Day of Peace and World Gratitude Day. Both are wonderful holidays for adults and kids to observe. Today, I want to share some activities that parents and kids can do together to observe both holidays.
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International Day of Peace Activities
I have lots of equality and peace resources for parents and teachers.
At Living Montessori Now, I have a post with lots of resources for singing peace around the world on the International Day of Peace (or before if the International Day of Peace is on a weekend).
You’ll find lots of great peace books here.
At Living Montessori Now, I have a roundup post of Montessori-inspired peace education activities and a post on how to prepare a peace corner. I also have a peace unit with free peace printables and Montessori-inspired peace activities.
Education World has directions for making “pinwheels for peace” for International Day of Peace (the template link no longer works, but you can get a template for making a peace pinwheel here.)
Amy at Kids Activities Blog has a pinwheel-making activity for world peace.
Teacher Vision has a free printable peace pledge page.
World Gratitude Day Activities
Here, I have these posts:
- “How to Help Your Kids Have an Attitude of Gratitude”
- “How to Help Your Kids Have an Attitude of Gratitude, Part 2”
- “November Gratitude Inspiration and Activities“
- “20+ Family Gratitude Activities.”
I have posts with gratitude meditations as well:
- “Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids” and
- “Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}.”
At Living Montessori Now, I have a roundup post with Montessori-inspired gratitude activities.
I also have a gratitude unit with free gratitude printables and Montessori-inspired gratitude activities.
I have a category of gratitude posts here with inspiration for a number of ages.
Have a blessed International Day of Peace and World Gratitude Day … and please spread peace and gratitude every day.
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I really like the pinwheel idea and the overall concept is fantastic! I’m following you now on FB.
Thanks so much, Rosey! I’ll be off to visit you soon! 🙂
I love pinwheels for peace — and, of course, all of your other ideas!
Thanks Jen! I really appreciate it … and I appreciate your activities and all you do to make a difference! 🙂
I just did a project based on your ideas, my son loves it, we are a mixed culture family and everything international interest us. thank so much for your great ideas and the time you have taken to publish it. I know it’s hard because I also have a blog