International Day of Peace / Handprint Peace Doves
Handprint Peace Doves
Children trace and cut their hands to make doves, then write a wish for peace on each one.
How to run it
- Have children trace their hand on white card.
- Cut out the handprint shape to form the dove's wings and tail.
- Add an eye and beak with markers.
- Write a peace wish on the dove and hang it in a display.
You will need
- white card
- scissors
- markers
- string or ribbon
Make it easier or harderPre-cut doves for younger children; older children can write a short peace poem.
SafetySupervise scissor use with younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Children reflect on peace and share hopes for their community and world.
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