We will be celebrating International Day of Peace through a look into the Montessori curriculum that fosters relationship-building and social-emotional learning. The UN Day of Peace is coming up on September 21st. Montessori Schools from all around the world celebrate this day by singing for peace. From country to country, city to city, children and teachers will take a few moments on this special International Day of Peace to remember the world needs peace now more than ever! MCA will be participating in this initiative and honouring the message of global peace and the words of Dr. M. Montessori, “Establishing PEACE is the work of education.”
Children have an innate sense of peace and natural understanding of social justice that leads to change. When given freedom and guidance, children begin to learn there is an opportunity for growth and understanding through conflict.
Creating a classroom that is respectful, inclusive and celebrates diversity in all forms continues to spread the message of peace and understanding that Maria Montessori wrote about in her books and articles. Our casa classrooms both have areas for reflection and these areas are often referred to as the “peace” table.
We encourage our children to learn about these concepts through social emotional lessons and relationship building. From learning manners, kindness and courtesy to asking a friend to play, basic lessons will be the stepping stones for future advanced lessons about social justice and peace. Grace and courtesy is our first step in our classroom peace journey.
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Our Peace Table (Casa A)
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September 21st
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