Summary: Students work with a partner or a group to write a song about the week’s theme.

Supplies:

• Paper
• Writing utensils
• Fake microphone

Instructions:

1. Explain the theme to the students.
2. Assign partners or groups. Have them write a song, rap, or chant about the theme and how it makes the world more peaceful.
3. Have the students share and perform!

Variations:

• Have groups make a dance too!

Debrief Questions:

• Was it easy to see how the theme connected to peace?
• How did you like working with your peers?
• Did you use a beat from another song that you know?
• Did you learn anything new about the theme from your peers?

Activity Length: Medium (15-30 minutes)

Energy Level: Low, Medium

Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Group Size: Large (10+), Medium (5-9), Small (2-4), Pairs