Through the magic of documentary film, your 4th and 5th graders can learn from, and alongside, Mosaic students of different backgrounds as they explore how to become peacemakers.
The Mosaic Project has over 25 years of experience facilitating social-emotional learning through innovative, experiential curriculum that addresses issues of difference, builds self-esteem, and inspires inclusion. Our unique curriculum is now available for classrooms anywhere in the world!
The Mosaic Classroom Project equips educators with engaging, ready-to-use resources to teach students how to celebrate differences, communicate assertively, and resolve conflicts peacefully.
Learn more about the program and get a taste of one of the lessons in our upcoming interactive virtual info sessions.
Core Themes
Our core themes—Celebrating Differences, Fostering Empathy, Communicating Assertively, and Resolving Conflict—are designed to empower students with the skills and mindset necessary to become effective peacemakers in their schools, homes, and communities. Through the lesson progression, your students will:
Celebrate Differences
- Create shared classroom agreements
- Celebrate differences
- Learn how to recognize and interrupt stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination
Foster Empathy
- Empathize with others who have different perspectives
- Use empathy to make things fair for everyone
Communicate Assertively
- Understand passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior
- Practice an assertive response to a problem
- Be an assertive ally for someone who is hurt
Resolve Conflicts
- Learn 5 Tools for Conflict Resolution
- Approach conflicts without the Peace Blockers: Blame, Guilt, & Defensiveness
- Work together to complete a group challenge
Program Elements
The Mosaic Classroom Project program consists of 16 sequential lessons for 4/5th grade classes in plug-and-play slide decks with interactive elements. Each lesson is 20-60 minutes and includes documentary films featuring Mosaic students, instructional videos, an original Mosaic song, fun “gametivities” (games and activities), and a discussion guide, ensuring students and teachers can effortlessly engage with the content and adapt the curriculum to their classroom needs.
Sampler from Vol.2
Participation in the Mosaic Classroom Project benefits the entire school! 4th and 5th grade classes receive ready-to-use lessons, and these teachers receive ongoing support and supplemental materials from Mosaic throughout the school year. Not only are the older students empowered to be role models for younger grades, teachers at all grade levels gain access to Mosaic’s Activity Bank with over 70 experiential lessons to support students of all ages in practicing their peacemaking skills.
Contact Us
Connect with us to explore how the Mosaic Classroom Project can support your students in building essential life skills while strengthening classroom culture. For more details on the program, pricing, and to enroll your school or district, contact Chasmin Moses, Director of Partnerships.