Montessori Monday – How to Prepare a Peace Corner

“Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.” Maria Montessori

A peace corner is perfect for homes as well as schools. It can be used for conflict resolution, encouraging a peaceful environment, and instilling peaceful habits and attitudes in children. A peace corner (whether or not it’s actually in a corner) is commonly found in both Montessori schools and Montessori homeschools.

I have a number of peace-education posts:

Activity of the Week – Friendship Flower Activities

Activity of the Week – Montessori Education Week Peace Lesson

Montessori Monday – Montessori Inspiration for Martin Luther King Day

Montessori-Inspired Peace Education Activities

Articles with Ideas for Setting up a Peace Corner

You’ll find LOTS of ideas for setting up a peace corner in my Montessori-Inspired Peace Education Activities from last year.  Here are some activities from posts either published since that post (or some helpful posts that I wasn’t able to highlight in last year’s post):

Enjoying the Peace Table (Photo from The Work Plan)

Peace and Enjoying the Peace Table from The Work Plan

Peace Table (Photo from Critters and Crayons)

Mom, You Need to Invite Dad to the Peace Table from Critters and Crayons

Creating a Peace Corner from Teaching for Peace

Peace Education Basket (Photo from Carrots Are Orange)

Peace Education for the Home and Classroom {Stillness} from Carrots Are Orange

Montessori Style Schoolroom (with peace corner) from Successful Homeschooling

Take a Break Spaces by Meagan Ledendecker at PreK + K Sharing

Setting the Peace Table: Children and Conflict Resolution from I Heart Montessori

Peace Table Facebook Page

Note: The peace lily is the number one plant for improving air quality: 10 Houseplants for Clean Air and Eco Kids from Organic Aspirations. Additional note: the peace lily is poisonous if ingested, so you shouldn’t have one if your child might try to eat it (unless it’s out of reach).

Shining Mountains Press has a great reminder of the important role parents play in encouraging peace: Parents Model Peaceful Behavior.

Kids’ Martin Luther King Day Activities Pinterest Board

You’ll find Martin Luther King Day Activities of all kinds and for a number of levels on my Kids’ Martin Luther King Day Activities Board.

Have a happy – and peaceful – Martin Luther King Day!

Montessori Monday Link-Up

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Notes:

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