Sometimes People March

The Nia House children marched in solidarity with the Day of Action for Higher Education. On our neighboring UC Berkeley campus, hundreds of students and professors marched for sustained funding for higher education.

To prepare, the teachers read Sometimes People March, by Tessa Allen. This book introduces the notion that sometimes people march to stand up for issues of justice. The children were asked what they would like to march for, to stand up for. Our future is in good hands. Here are their answers:

Do Not Litter

Peace

Kindness

Let the Trees and Animals Grow

More Good Things, More Protesting

Peace and Kindness and Sparkles

Stop Cutting Down Too Many Trees

Be Respectful

Care and Be Careful

Stop Overfishing the Fish

Let Animals Live

We Want a Nice President

Don’t Steal Land

Keep Our Water Clean

Be Kind to Other People

Protect New Species

No Poisonous Fertilizer so Animals Can Eat

Healthy Neighborhood -

Earth Needs Water

We Need Food to be Big and Strong

We Need a Clean Earth

Earth Needs to be Healthy

Water Needs to be Clean

We Need a Clean Earth So Animals Can Live

Keep Bodies Healthy

Be Safe and Protect Buildings

Eat Veggies -

Trees Need Oxygen

Stop Cutting Down Trees

Keep Buildings and Houses Strong

Eat Protein First

Keep Bodies Safe

Protect All Life

Nia House

A Montessori Toddler & Preschool Program serving Berkeley since 1974