Our first meeting started with sharing an intention for the group, setting a few group agreements, and introductions of those present.
Project: Peace, Love, Fun!
A goal of the Critchlow Adkins Maryland peace project was to increase interactions through peace education for our students ages 2 through 5.
Movie Review: We Still Live Here (Âs Nutayuneân)
At the P.E.A.C.E. retreat in June, we previewed the video We Still Live Here As Nutayunean, a film by Ann Makepeace. It is an older video from 2010 but still is very much relevant today.
Book Recommendations — August 2023
This month’s young children’s book recommendations are Silver Linings, Whimsy’s Heavy Things, and The City Tree.
August 2023 Days of the Month
This August we’re celebrating days for International Youth, Indigenous peoples, and recognizing the 78th anniversary of the Japan bombings
Building an A-Frame Climbing Structure
We decided to build an A-frame climbing structure providing sensory input opportunities to children who so desperately need them.
Stories Through Song —Music and Social Change
5 fourth-grade classes, 10 teachers/staff including 2 music teachers, a counselor, and a citywide Health Equity Specialist participated.
Creating a Classroom Community through the Integration of Art Media and Books
With art tools, children express themselves, communicate, and exchange ideas, leading to collaboration and social interactions.