The 5th and 6th grade students did some physical movements that represented peace and peacefulness. Kumu Mauliola did a wonderful job of getting the students to explore and share their movements. The students also wrote individual reflections on what peace means to them.
“Peace is about not fighting. It’s when countries all over the world stop fighting with each other and get along. You can use peace at home by not destroying stuff and being calm and safe. You can be peaceful with your friends by sharing and helping. Peace is nice to other people. The world would be a better place if people were more peaceful with others.”
“Peace is a lot of things. It comes in many shapes and sizes. Love and compassion are all forms of peace. Love all no matter how they look and speak, it’s the stuff on the inside that counts. I think everyone has good and peace inside of them.”
“Peace is caring and sharing with people. Love and be thoughtful to each other. Be kind to everyone no matter who or what they look like or talk like, you just love them and be kind to them. Spread positive thoughts around the glove and mankind. No matter how people say peace in a different language, you will always know it means peace.”
“Peace is in everything. Peace is the essence of life. Love, life, happiness. Don’t live a lie, it doesn’t work. Cherish want you have not what you might get. Peace starts small then grows. Live through love.”
