Over the summer parent from my class last year suggested I read 3 Cups of Tea. What a wonderfully inspirational book! I knew immediately that Pennies for Peace would be a great program to implement in my classroom and a nice addition to our current PYP planner. After meeting with my team, it was decided that all 1st grade classrooms would participate also! Many of the children wanted to share the idea with their older siblings and their classes, with grandparents, neighbors, etc. We've been talking about how kindness can be contagious...it was apparent they really wanted to spread their hope to everyone they knew! The kids loved hearing the story and watching the DVD of Greg Mortenson's mission to promote peace one school at a time...one penny at a time. I think they could see how it could be possible for children working together to make a difference for children halfway around the world! In class, SK impulsively yelled out, "I'm SO doing this!" The others unanimously agreed. 
My daughter started her own collection at our house...I'm wondering how many pennies fit in a water bottle!
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