Let children express themselves through art by making a collage. Give children an array of magazines, photos, scrapbook paper and construction paper. Distribute a thick piece of cardboard to each child, as well as a pair of scissors and a glue stick. Tell children that the collage will represent courage, and explain that being courageous means different things to different people. Encourage them to use their imagination and find pictures of people or items that represent courage. Have them glue their pictures to the piece of cardboard.
Shields serve as protection both physically and symbolically. Have children make a shield of courage to serve as a reminder that they are courageous. Help children cut a piece of cardboard so that it resembles a shield. Staple a strip of fabric to the back of the shield to make a handle. Have children decorate their shields with paint, markers, stickers or pictures.
Many children need to remain courageous at school, when they face peer pressure and moral challenges. Have children make bookmarks that they can use in their school books. Allow children to research courage-related quotes online, and encourage them to choose their favorite quote. Let children cut a rectangle from construction paper and then write their courage quotes on their bookmarks. Encourage them to decorate their bookmarks.
Ask children to choose a symbolic color for courage. Give the children string, scissors and an abundance of beads in their chosen color. Help them cut pieces of string to fit their wrists, and have them string the beads. Help them tie a knot or attach clasps to their bracelets.