Talking Kites: In the Footsteps of J. Korczak
Language:
English
Grade/Age:
Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)
Subject:
Creative & Language Arts, Social Studies
Global Goals:
4: Quality Education, 16: Peace and Justice, Strong Institutions; 17: Partnership for the Goals
Dates:
January 2025 – May 2025
Project Description:
A tradition of flying kites with personal and group images of our dreams for a better world, in the footsteps of J. Korczak.
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).
When is the project most active?
February and “Pick Day” is March 21, 2025
Length of time to complete project:
6 weeks
Instructional time required for project:
less than 1 hour per week
Facilitator(s):
Ruty Hotzen, rutyhotzen@gmail.com
Facilitator country:
Israel
Project Phases:
February- registration and “getting to know you”
February- March study about J. Korczak and children rights
March, 21st – bulding and flying kites
March/April- uploading summaries of the work
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