International Day of Peace ideas for OSHC
9 DIY activities for a international day of peace at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around 21 September or Children's Week (late October). Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Animal Yoga Session
Children move through simple animal-inspired poses and breathing to finish the day calmly.
Children's Week · International Day of Peace · Harmony Day +1Children's Rights Posters
Children learn about children's rights and create posters to share key ideas with the service.
International Day of Peace · Kindness Day · Harmony Day +2Handprint Peace Doves
Children trace and cut their hands to make doves, then write a wish for peace on each one.
International Day of Peace · Mindfulness Day · Mental Health Month +3Homemade Stress Balls
Children fill balloons with flour to make squishy stress balls, then talk about calming strategies.
International Day of Peace · Mindfulness Day · Before School Calm Start +3Mindful Mandala Colouring
Children colour detailed mandala patterns to soft music, a calm way to focus and unwind.
ANZAC Day · Remembrance Day · Mindfulness Day +1Minute of Quiet Reflection
Children take part in a respectful minute of silence and a gentle conversation about why people remember those who served.
Japan Day · Paper Crafts Day · International Day of Peace +2Origami Cranes
Children learn to fold paper cranes and other simple origami, building patience and precision.
Friendship Day · Harmony Day · Paper Crafts Day +1Paper Doll Friendship Chain
Children cut paper doll chains and decorate each figure, then join them into a giant chain of friends.
International Day of Peace · Gardening Day · Book Week +2Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Children arrange pressed flowers and leaves on card and laminate them into bookmarks to keep or give.