Talking Kites: In the Footsteps of J. Korczak
Language:
English, Spanish, Arabic
Grade/Age:
Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)
Subject:
Language Arts, Social Studies
Global Goals:
4: Quality Education, 16: Peace and Justice, Strong Institutions; 17: Partnership for the Goals
Dates:
October 2023 to July 2024 (March 21. 2024 Kites Day)
Facilitator(s):
Ruty Hotzen
Project Description:
Students make kites to fly as a massive tribute dedicated to advancing cultural and social dialogue, a symbol of bridging the gap and understanding the “other.” This has become a continuous tradition of flying kites with personal and group images of our dreams for a better world, a world of co-existence, tolerance, acceptance of the “other” and peace. The program includes learning about Janusz Korczak, reading Korczak’s Declaration of Children’s Rights, and constructing, decorating and flying kites, with a quotation from Korczak. Each participant will be flying a kite with his or her thoughts, fears, dreams, and hopes on and around March 21 (spring equinox).
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