Somewhere Today

Somewhere Today

A Book Of Peace

BY SHELLY MOORE-THOMAS AND ERIC FUTRAN

Brief Description:
This very simple, affirming prose poem asserts that peace begins with simple gestures - acts in which any child might take part. Thomas quietly makes readers aware of the kindness and pleasures around us that help promote peace. For ages 3-7.See comment section for a suggested lesson plan for this book from PYM Re Committee.

Albert Whitman 2002 32 PP. Blank

$6.95 (in stock)

LESSON IN A BOOK: Somewhere Today

BIBLICAL REFERENCE (if applicable):

AGE LEVEL: 3 - 6 years

FRIENDS TESTIMONIES:

Peace and Harmony

VALUES AND CONCEPTS being developed by lesson.........

Helping Others, Caring
Friendships

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
(How to bring in testimonies and critical thinking skills)

Use the following questions in coordination with the book: taking page by page guide the children through the various discussion and activities as shown in the photographs.

What is peace?
What are some ways we can make friends?
What can we do instead of fighting?
How have you been cared for so you won’t get sick?
What are celebrations?
What celebrations does your family have?
Other questions from the book as time and attention spans dictate.

ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS (several & not necessarily crafts):
For each activity please consider:
~ Values and concepts developed by activity
~ Age level for which activity is appropriate
~ Skills developed
~ Materials needed

Set up dramatic play for hospital/doctor
Dramatic play celebrations
Pencils
Make cards for grandparents/elders
Plant a garden
Learn to eat with chopsticks

SERVICE PROJECT (if applicable):

Caring activities such a sending cards to Friends in the hospital
Helping activities as appropriate to your setting.

Form completed by: Susan Hopkins, Grass Valley Monthly Meeting