Week 22

Week Twenty Two encourages students to explore peaceful ways of responding to conflict and strong emotions through play, creativity, movement, and reflection. Each activity helps students understand that disagreements are normal, but the way we handle them can make all the difference. Through Peace Pals, students practise solving simple conflicts using calm voices, kind words, and shared solutions. At the same time, Conflict Cool-Down Posters allow them to identify their own emotional regulation strategies and express them visually. These activities empower students to recognise their feelings, communicate thoughtfully, and build confidence in resolving everyday challenges.

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The week continues with Freeze and Think, a playful movement-based activity that teaches students the power of pausing, calming their bodies, and returning to the moment with control. Peace Pebbles enrich the experience by allowing students to express kindness through giving, reinforcing that small gestures can reduce conflict and strengthen relationships. Together, these activities promote empathy, patience, and emotional safety. Week Twenty Two helps students build peaceful habits they can carry into their school day and beyond, finding balance in big feelings, just like Mercury teaches in the Playful Astronaut journey.