Ask the children to write a short poem or piece of prose; as an example the poem or prose could focus on how it feels to be bullied, and how people standing united against bullying can win the day.
Younger pupils could make finger puppets, get into pairs and enact mini improvised role plays using the following ideas as opening lines: ‘What are you looking at?’, ‘I can’t just sit here’, ‘I need some help’, ‘My bike’s better than your bike’. There need to be clear guidelines, with particular focus on non-contact.
Older KS2 pupils might like to create a short anti-bullying film. For inspiration, you could have a look at Jeremy Gilley’s own anti-bullying film. This film was originally designed as inspiration for KS3&4 pupils, but could work just as well for years 5 and 6.
Lesson 3: A ‘peace’ of cake •
Create a map display showing the countries of origin of the cake’s ingredients. Explanatory text could accompany the map, with pictures of the cake and each of the ingredients. The map could be displayed on 21 September as part of your school’s wider Peace Day activities.
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You could choose to connect with a class in the country of origin of one or more of the ingredients. This could be done on, or in advance of, Peace Day.
Upper KS2: Mini United Nations – put the class in groups, each group representing a country of origin of one of the cake’s ingredients. What can groups find out about their allocated country? What are the most pressing issues facing the people of that country? Pupils could then connect with a school in one or more of the countries chosen, or in advance of Peace Day, to share experiences and learn about life in other parts of the world.