“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
Montessori-Inspired Respect for Diversity
Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
How to Prepare a Montessori Peace Tray
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
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!
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Amy says
January 21, 2013 at 5:13 amI love all these ideas — have never thought of a “peace corner” — thanks for sharing!!
Deb says
February 4, 2013 at 10:03 pmThanks so much, Amy! I LOVE Montessori peace education areas and activities. 🙂
Heather says
January 21, 2013 at 6:17 amFantastic post (with a ton of helpful info/links)! It’s so important for children to learn self-regulation. Glad I found your blog! 🙂
Best Wishes,
Heather
Deb says
February 4, 2013 at 10:04 pmThanks so much for your kind comment, Heather! I’m so glad you found my blog, too! 🙂
Luciana says
January 21, 2013 at 6:55 amGreat ideas! We’ll find and create a peacefully corner!
Deb says
February 4, 2013 at 10:04 pmThanks, Luciana! I hope you have fun with it! 🙂
Discovering Montessori says
January 21, 2013 at 10:53 amSetting up a specific Peace Corner has had a strong positive influence among the children. I can’t believe I wanted so long to do this!
Thank you so much for sharing so much information about Montessori that I know I wouldn’t have access to otherwise.
Have a blessed week!!
Deb says
February 4, 2013 at 10:06 pmThanks so much for your kind comment. I love what you do with both your school and homeschool. 🙂
jj says
January 21, 2013 at 2:48 pmthanks for hosting! I love the idea of the peace corner
Deb says
February 4, 2013 at 10:07 pmThanks, jj! A peace corner is an amazing idea, isn’t it?!
Joanna says
January 23, 2013 at 8:32 pmJust found your blog by accident and I have used it a lot already! We decided to start homeschooling last week and your site has been a wealth of information. I just wanted to note that if parents like myself wanted to start using more house plants that the peace lily is poisonous for children.
Deb says
February 4, 2013 at 10:10 pmThanks so much for your kind comment, Joanna! And thanks for the information about the peace lily. I’ll add it to my post. 🙂
Heather says
January 26, 2013 at 4:25 pmA peace corner is a wonderful idea. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Thanks for linking up to the Hearts for Home Blog Hop! Blessings!
Deb says
February 4, 2013 at 10:11 pmThanks, Heather! And thanks for hosting Hearts for Home Blog Hop … it’s a great blog hop! 🙂
Jill says
January 27, 2013 at 10:44 amI have never heard of a peace corner but I think that it is a fantastic idea!
Thank you for linking up to the brand new Hearts for Home Blog Hop!
Deb says
February 4, 2013 at 10:12 pmThanks, Jill! I really love the peace corner … another Montessori idea that’s simple to prepare but can be very powerful. 🙂