he P.E.A.C.E. Projects is an initiative to sponsor and mentor early childhood educators in promoting peace education for young children in the classroom and/or community.
P.E.A.C.E. Projects 2026
Final Report: Stories thru Song
Submitted by Karen Kosko and Brian Quinn of Folk New England
We believe every person deserves access to music education, regardless of socioeconomic status. Thanks to generous funding from P.E.A.C.E., Folk New England gets to partner with exceptional musicians. Kim Moberg is a singer/songwriter who plays solo yet often in a duo and even in a band. She is a gifted artist with a passion for singing and sharing her work. We tapped Kim to help FNE invest in music education through creating a concert for families and visits to FOUR fourth grade classes.
Part of what we try to achieve in this program is to have students reflect on social justice and civil rights by enhancing their curriculum. Storytelling through music for social change. When we harness the power of storytelling, we help young learners build empathy, educational awareness, and empower them to be the next generation of changemakers. Poets, songwriters, authors are allies! Folk songs are tools to support and reinforce consistent messaging that parents, educators, and teaching professionals can expand on over time:
- Cognitive — Learning how others feel and what they might be thinking/experiencing.
- Emotional — Feeling what others are feeling as if their emotions are contagious.
- Compassion — Understanding others’ predicaments and feeling motivated to help.
Cambridge Public Library Family Concert
May 9, 2026 Curious George Room Main Library:
Kim Moberg put on a lovely program for families at Cambridge Public Library on Saturday, May 9th. She played both classic hits and original compositions, and she brought her own audio equipment and a wonderful, positive presence, both of which made for a very polished, professional performance. Patrons expressed appreciation for her voice and the song selections, saying they brought back memories, and that it was “the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.”
One parent of an infant left the program early with tears in her eyes because the music affected her so much. She said to me that it was funny that “we have to leave early because mommy’s crying, not baby!” Our younger audience members enjoyed it as well; one left an adorable note saying “Your songs like were good singing bells. Next time make one about dragons” and drew both a bell and a dragon, while her younger sister drew Kim playing!
Graham and Parks School
Four classroom teachers at The Graham and Parks School added their feedback from 60 students:
Our sessions with Kim Moberg are a wonderful addition to our social studies units on the social change movements and the history of various cultural groups throughout history. Moberg emphasizes the power of words to initiate change and build community through song, which is in line with conversations we have had with students throughout the school year.
We are also in the midst of an innovators unit in which we have explored musical innovators like Louis Armstrong, so Moberg’s inclusion of the song, “What a Wonderful World” was a highlight for our students. Thank you to Kim Moberg for bringing her talent and passion for music into our school. — Jocelyn Marshall, Grade 4
Our time with Kim Moberg has complemented our social studies curriculum, particularly our explorations of historical cultural groups and movements for social change. Moberg’s focus on how lyrics can inspire progress and foster a sense of belonging deeply resonates with the discussions we’ve shared all year. For our special education students, this musical approach is incredibly impactful; it provides an accessible, therapeutic outlet that enhances emotional expression and helps them connect with the concepts on a deeper level.
Kim Moberg’s beautiful song-leading always provides wonderful enrichment for our students. Of course, the music in and of itself is a fun and engaging program, which helps students connect with important values, like diversity and justice. Moreover, Kim helps connect the music to concepts our students are familiar with from our curriculum, including our Social Studies learning about changemakers and our learning about Louis Armstrong as an innovator in our Literacy unit on American Innovators.
For me, as a teacher of newcomer English Learners who have recently moved to Cambridge from around the world, I especially appreciate Kim’s teaching about Indigenous cultures through sharing her own experiences and compositions. For many of my students, although we have learned about Indigenous Peoples and cultures in Social Studies, this is still a very foreign concept, so hearing Kim share firsthand about how her People’s traditions are a part of her music is a powerful way to expand my students’ understanding. Thank you for sharing all of this joy and powerful learning!
It’s been great to have Kim Moberg’s contributions to our curriculum this year. Our class starts the morning singing every day, and we feel so lucky to have had the chance to sing with a pro! Kim’s stories of her indigenous roots and their impact on her music is also a powerful way of amplifying the work we do in social studies to ensure that students understand that indigenous Americans are part of vibrant communities today, and to dispel the idea that Native American history is a past era. And of course, in these difficult political times, messages of love, hope, and peace are more important than ever. — Karen Engels, Grade 4
It was truly a pleasure to welcome Kim Moberg to share experiences from her cultural background with our 4th graders here at Graham and Parks. Her visit connected meaningfully to both our social studies and science curriculum, and it was incredibly impactful to watch our young learners actively engage through storytelling and song.
One especially powerful moment was when students realized they were already familiar with many of the songs being shared, creating a meaningful sense of connection and community. Through this experience, students learned that music is more than entertainment; it can represent love, political and social change, pain, resilience, and healing. — —— Thanks, Bianca
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kim Moberg for her incredible performance and meaningful visit to our school during our Social Studies Change Maker unit. Her music, stories, and message created a powerful experience for both students and staff. Students were engaged and inspired as they listened to her beautiful songs and learned more about culture, identity, and the importance of using your voice to make a difference in the world.
Kim Moberg brought so much warmth, talent, and positivity to our school community. Her performance connected perfectly to our learning about change makers because she showed students how music and storytelling can inspire understanding, empathy, and change. Many students were excited to ask questions, reflect on her message, and connect her experiences to what we have been learning in class. Thank you, Kim Moberg, for sharing your talent, culture, and inspiring message with us. Your visit was truly special, and our students will remember this experience for a long time. — Sam Grade 4 SEI
As a 4th grade teacher said to me, ”Stories thru Song “program is a history lesson and a music concert rolled into one. Students are singing as they learn and learning as they sing. Thanks for the privilege of bringing live music that touches on social justice to diverse learners. This program is a true testament to the power of music. — Karen Kosko and Brian Quinn
