PeaceVerse · Grades 3–5
Lesson 6: The PeaceVerse Multiverse
Exploring Our Superpowers — Beginning with HeartVerse
⚡ Power-Up
20 min
🔵 Story Circle
15 min
✍️ Author Studio
45 min
📓 Reflection
10 min
Lesson Purpose
Students are introduced to the PeaceVerse Multiverse — four interconnected universes that together form the world of Peace Literacy Superpowers. After a full overview of all four universes, students dive deep into the first: HeartVerse, the universe of caring, belonging, courage, and emotional safety.
ELA Standards
SL.3–5.1 — Collaborative Discussion
SL.3–5.4 — Oral Presentation
RL.3–5.3 — Character Analysis
L.3–5.4 — Vocabulary Acquisition
W.3–5.10 — Reflective Writing
Grade
3 & 4 & 5
Total Time
90 minutes
ELA Focus
Vocabulary + Character Analysis
Module / Phase
Module 3 · Ed. for Peace Literacy
Teacher / Story Coach Prep
📋 Before the Lesson — Have Ready
- Chart paper or board space for anchor notes
- Music cue for Power-Up and transitions (upbeat for Power-Up, softer for transitions)
- Standing banner — PeaceVerse Superheroes with their universe & character profiles
- Student journals / writing materials
- Snacks set up prior to student arrival
⚡ PeaceVerse Power-Up 20 min
🔥 Connection, Energy & Community-Building
Open the session with movement, music, and energy. This is the space to arrive, connect, and get ready to learn together.
- Welcome students as they arrive — snacks are already set up
- Play upbeat background music to set the tone
- Transition cue: lower the music and invite students to find their seat for Story Circle
Power-Up Prompt (optional — to spark energy)
"If you had a superpower today, what would it be — and why?"
🔵 PeaceVerse Story Circle 15 min
Opening — Recap of Lessons 1–5 + Multiverse Introduction
Students gather in circle. Begin with a recap of the first five lessons before unveiling the full Multiverse.
Story Coach Framing — Recap of Lessons 1–5
"We've been on quite a journey together. We started by forming our own PeaceVerse universe — a space where we can show up as our full selves. What are some of the norms we've created together as a community?"
"In Lesson 4, we took our Inner Energy Scan — we explored our inner world and all the things that make us us. Our emotions, like confidence, hope, and perseverance. Is there anything from that experience that stuck out to you or that you still think about?"
"In Lesson 5, you took your Superhero Assessment. What kinds of questions did they ask you? What were you thinking about as you answered?"
Introducing the PeaceVerse Multiverse
"All of this — our norms, our inner world, our emotions — this is what we're going to build our stories from. And today, we're going to find out that the PeaceVerse isn't just one universe. It's a Multiverse. There are four universes, and each one holds a different set of superpowers. Over the next several lessons, we're going to travel through each one. Let's meet them."
✍️ PeaceVerse Author Studio 45 min
🌌 Part 1 — The PeaceVerse Multiverse Overview
Using the standing banner and lesson support slides, reveal all four universes. Give students a moment to look, wonder, and react.
❤️
HeartVerse
HART-vurs
Caring, belonging, courage & emotional safety
💛
EmpathyVerse
EM-puh-thee-vurs
Understanding others, working together & helping
🧠
MindVerse
MYND-vurs
Thinking, learning, creativity & wise choices
⚖️
JusticeVerse
JUS-tiss-vurs
Fairness, responsibility & building a better future
Multiverse Discussion Prompts
Looking at all four universes — which one catches your eye first? Why?
Which universe do you think you might already live in? What makes you say that?
Can someone belong to more than one universe? What do you think?
❤️ Part 2 — Deep Dive: HeartVerse Superpowers
Using the lesson support slides and standing banner, guide students through the 7 HeartVerse powers. Keep language warm and accessible.
HeartVerse Discussion Prompts
Looking at these HeartVerse superpowers — can you give an example of one of them from real life?
Which of these superpowers do you think you already use? How do you use it?
What does it look like when someone uses Emotional Safety for others?
Where do you see HeartVerse superpowers in your school, your home, or your community?
✏️ Part 3 — Write & Draw
Prompt: "Which HeartVerse superpower resonates most with you — and why? Draw a picture or write about a time you used or saw this superpower in action."
📓 Wrap-Up & Reflection 10 min
Rapid Reflection — Journal or Oral Share
Student Prompt: "What did you learn about superpowers today?"
Story Coach names the moment — notice students connecting real-life examples to HeartVerse language; notice which powers generate the most energy or conversation.
⏱ Session at a Glance — 90 min
- ⚡ Power-Up — 20 min
- 🔵 Story Circle — 15 min
- ✍️ Author Studio — 45 min
- 📓 Reflection — 10 min
📊 Assessment Documentation
Student journals (Write & Draw response)
Discussion participation — Story Circle & Author Studio
Observation: connections to HeartVerse language
Portfolio submission (optional)
🔍 Teacher Look-Fors
- Are students connecting HeartVerse vocabulary to real experiences?
- Which universe from the Multiverse overview generates the most curiosity?
- Which HeartVerse powers generate the most recognition?
- Are students listening respectfully and building on each other's ideas?
💬 Story Coach Reflection
- How are students grappling with the Multiverse concept?
- Which HeartVerse powers need more scaffolding or examples?
- Where did students show the most engagement or curiosity?
- How might I build on today's energy in Lesson 7?
❤️ HeartVerse — 7 Powers
Full vocabulary on Lesson Support Slides
- Belonging buh-LONG-ing
- Courage KUR-ij
- Emotional Safety ee-MOH-shuh-nuhl SAYF-tee
- Honesty AHN-uh-stee
- Kindness KYND-niss
- Love LUV
- Truth TROOTH
🗺️ Module 3 Universe Roadmap
L6 ❤️ HeartVerse — Today
L7 💛 EmpathyVerse
L8 🧠 MindVerse
L9 ⚖️ JusticeVerse
L11 🏆 Superpower Reveal