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10 Ways To Promote Peace In Your School
Start by defining the word "peace" with your students.You can ask children what they think it means.Peace may look a little different to everyone. To me, it doesn’t mean the absence of conflict. That would be an idealized world in which none of us live. Rather, it’s learning conflict resolution skills that stress respect for the individual and the group.
Declare your classroom a “peace zone”. Do not tolerate any kind of bullying. Lay down ground rules at the beginning of the year that are posted for everyone to see.
Teach conflict resolution skills. One way is through role-playing.Role-play different situations that you notice amongst the children. Talk about peaceful ways to resolve the conflict. You can define and discuss compromise, taking turns, and listening skills.Â
Choose "Peace" as the theme for an annual event, like a poetry recitation, a musical, or other performance. Challenge the children to find stories, poems, and songs about peace. They may also want to draw or paint pictures of “peace” and what it means to them.
Peace education can vary by age; older children will naturally be able to get into the history of peace and conflict by studying different countries and cultures. They can participate at a higher level by researching and writing about peace and peace education
Have children participate in the care of their environment, showing respect for the materials, pets, plants, and other children.
Emphasize respect for the diversity of traditions and customs found around the world when studying geography, history, and other cultures.
Consider having your school named an international peace site. The World Citizen organization heads up that project, and they have information about peace education as well.
Be a good example. Don’t argue with parents, or other teachers in front of the children. Speak respectfully about other people. Don’t gossip. Show kindness. It can be easy to forget that children are watching your every move, and learn more from what you do than what you say.
Establish special holidays and rituals for your school or classroom. These can include joyful celebrations as well as sad occasions (like the loss of a pet). Everyone can share in the planning, decorating, and celebrating.
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