KHEC Curriculum Framework 6.0

Heart Talk for Kids: An Introduction to Human Universal Needs. The foundation of Heart Talk is the understanding that all people share the same needs. Young or old, of any ethnicity, our survival depends on food, shelter, safety, and for play, peace and meaning in our lives. Heart Talk (also known as Compassionate or Nonviolent Communication) is "speaking and listening from the heart." Its purpose is to communicate with each other in empathy and to understand and see our common humanity. The curriculum that has been developed follows Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication model where children learn to make observations, get in touch with their feelings, learn the difference between a universal need and a strategy, and practice clear requests. They explore anger, empathy, gratitude, conflict resolution and look at historical and current peacemakers. A number of lessons have been developed for Pre-K through the 6th grade. They include: Observation, Feelings, Needs, Requests, Self-Empathy, Gratitude and Celebration, Anger, Empathy and Conflict Resolution, and Peace and Contribution. For additional information, visit: www.uucards.org/lassen0807.php or heartvistas.com/nvccurriculum.aspx

Unitarian Universalist Association’s resources: In Our Hands: A Peace and Social Justice Program.
The Unitarian Universalist Association has developed a series of curriculum materials all bearing the same name, In Our Hands: A Peace and Social Justice Program. Five resources have been published for various age levels: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Junior High, Senior High, and Adults. Each resource begins with a brief overview of several issues: the rationale for peace and social justice education, linking peace and justice, ends and means/ideals and realities, cherishing the earth, defining peace and justice, and sources of authority (e.g., an individual commitment to helping to create peace and justice on the planet.)  Each include introductory information on goals of the lessons, structure of the lessons, characteristics of the age group, discussion suggestions, and other items relevant to the specific age group. In Sections 6.1, 6.2, and 6.4, you will find a listing of the specific units for the various age groups. For information on acquiring these resources, contact the Unitarian Universalist Association, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108; phone:617/742-2100; Web address: www.uua.org/