This encounter changed the way he saw both his son and himself.

After years of anger, despair and fear, Ted Kuntz had a life-transforming encounter with his son. When his son Joshua acquired an uncontrolled seizure disorder at five months of age, Ted Kuntz entered one of the darkest periods of his life. 'Peace Begins with You and Me' can be performed in schools, service organizations, places of worship, and in any place that seeks to encourage a world of hope, peace and love.ĭownload Peace Begins With Me Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle Although optional, adults are often included in the play, and there is a unique opportunity for audience interaction, too. Appropriate for ages eight through 17, and characters and themes can be added, deleted or modified according to the needs and issues of the school. In addition, the author adds information on where to locate, listen and download each song. All song lyrics, bonus raps and poems, and seven notated songs for voice and piano are also included. All songs are composed by Cheryl Melody, and the music is written in easy keys, with every word containing positive character-building messages. The play can be performed with minimal cost, and can be edited and interpreted freely. For added reinforcement, creative writing, discussion, journal writing, 'Peace Promises,' and Peace Begins with You and Me' Clubs can also be integrated into the curriculum. At the same time, they begin to understand the true meaning of every word written in the script and how each word applies to their lives. The goal is to teach children how to work together in a cooperative and respectful environment.

This teaching tool is designed to help students, teachers and parents address challenging problems and serves as a seed that leads to values-oriented discussions and activities.

The script is user-friendly and flexible, and inspires diversity celebration, inclusion, anti-bullying, self-esteem, respect, nonviolent conflict-resolution, friendship, earth preservation, the power to change, empathy, kindness, love, peace and hope. As they become more aware of the positive power of their words, actions, feelings and thoughts, they create innovative ideas for bringing a unified vision of 'being peace' into every school, home and neighborhood throughout the whole world. 'Peace Begins with You and Me' unfolds into an inspiring story about children from all backgrounds who learn how to respect themselves and each other.

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