Hicks

I put these labels on items that kids pulled out of a coverd basket to talk about the painting:

Quaker Oats cannister - who knows who the Quakers are? Edward Hicks was a Quaker who hoped that their new homes in America would be so peaceful that even the animals who were enemies would become friends. He hoped the Quakers and Native Americans could be friends too. Quakers believe in non-violence & that everyone is equal.

Baby doll- His mom died when he was a baby. His dad couldn't take care of him so he went to live with his aunt and uncle on their farm.

"4" candle - Born in Pennsylvania in 1780 when our country was only 4 years old. 232 years old now.

A Carriage - He was an apprentice to coach/carriage makers at age 13. He painted pictuers on the sideds.

$21.75 of play money -

A Bible with this, Isaiah 11:6 paper -

Summarize Peaceable kingdom story to kids.
Then Kids make their own peaceable kingdom picture (paper with frame and label Peaceable Kingdom)