This primary school Assembly from the Teach Peace tells the remarkable story of the Christmas Truce in World War I and encourages children to think about reaching out in friendship across divides.

‘The Two Mules’ is a simple cartoon that can be used in education to explore the themes of conflict and co-operation. Here we provide suggestions and guidance on using the story interactively online or in-person. The content can be used at primary and secondary level. Learn about: the need for communication in conflict win:win solutions Deeper questions of power in conflict

Aim: Learn about the different factors that cause insecurity and how we could make the world safer. Learners will draw on numeracy, speaking and listening and critical thinking skills to explore this citizenship question: do we need to rethink security? Beginning by exploring the idea of security- what makes us safer and what makes us feel safe? Learners will progress by evaluating and quantifying risks that face us today including knife crime, spiders and climate change, before asking what the priorities should be. All the content and notes are included in the slide show. Part of the Rethinking Security project .

In focusing on 100 years since the ending of World War I, there are rich opportunities to engage children and young people in dialogue to explore their attitudes, values and beliefs as part of PSHE. This content is intended for age 14-18. There are opportunities to explore the impact of WWI and embed themes of peace throughout the curriculum that build knowledge, develop evaluative and analytic skills as well as broaden students’ understanding of conflict, war and learning from the past. AIMS: Reflect on how and why we remember past events Reflect on choice Students to work co-operatively to think about what peace means

In focusing on 100 years since the ending of World War I, there are rich opportunities to engage children and young people in dialogue to explore their attitudes, values and beliefs as part of PSHE. This content is intended for children age 11-14. There are opportunities to explore the impact of WWI and embed themes of peace throughout the curriculum that build knowledge, develop evaluative and analytic skills as well as broaden students’ understanding of conflict, war and learning from the past. AIMS : Reflect on how and why we remember past events Reflect on causes of conflict Students to work co-operatively to think about what peace means

In focusing on 100 years since the ending of World War I, there are rich opportunities to engage children and young people in dialogue to explore their attitudes, values and beliefs as part of PSHE. This content is intended for children age 7-11. There are opportunities to explore the impact of WWI and embed themes of peace throughout the curriculum that build knowledge, develop evaluative and analytic skills as well as broaden students’ understanding of conflict, war and learning from the past. AIMS : Reflect on how and why we remember past events Reflect on causes of conflict Students to work co-operatively to think about what peace means

In focusing on 100 years since the ending of World War I, there are rich opportunities to engage children and young people in dialogue to explore their attitudes, values and beliefs as part of PSHE. This content is intended for children age 3-7. There are opportunities to explore the impact of WWI and embed themes of peace throughout the curriculum that build knowledge, develop evaluative and analytic skills as well as broaden students’ understanding of conflict, war and learning from the past. AIMS : Reflect on how and why we remember past events Reflect on causes of conflict Students to work co-operatively to think about what peace means

This assembly asks an exciting but serious question for children. Can if ever be right to be disobedient? It uses the true story of Franz Jägerstätter, who refused to join Hitler's army in World War 2. The story is gradually revealed to the young people in stages, giving them a chance to decide what they would do.

This fun assembly from the Teach Peace pack explores the ideas of conflict, cooperation and compromise through the simple story of two mules. A great way to start talking about conflict not just as a danger, but as an opportunity. From of the Peace Education Network

Aim: to show how things can go wrong when we act in anger. From the Teach Peace Pack, this assembly uses the tragic story of Gelert, Prince Llwelyn's loyal hound, to explore the dangers of acting in anger.

UPDATED FOR 2018 A primary school-focused teachers’ resource. Through contemporary stories, told through real sources, classes can use Conscience to reveal the dilemmas people faced 1914-18. Accompanying lesson plans reveal not only what happened, but moral questions which remain relevant today. CONTENTS: 1: Conscience in WWI 2: Albert French (boy soldier) 3: Conscientious objection 4: The Friends Ambulance Unit Print copies available from the Quaker bookshop.