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Natalia Nieves

Mary Ann Mascorro

Embodied in respect for all, cooperation among peoples, and a

harmony in society.

Peace Table

An opportunity to settle difference

s and correct

issues in a positive

way.

“I would like to invite you to the Peace

Table.”

Starts with a problem.» Misunderstandings» Miscommunications» Hurt feelings

Then an invitation to the peace table.

The student holds the rose and states the problem.

Discussion follows.1. Must tell the

truth.2. Must listen to

the other person.

3. Must be holding the rose to talk.

“I didn’t like that you pushed me in the hallway and didn’t say that you were sorry.”

“I didn’t realize that I pushed you and that’s why I didn’t say I was

sorry.”

The rose gets passed between the students as they work and talk through the conflict.

“I’m sorry I accidentally pushed you. I’ll try to be more careful in the hallway next time.”

The children shake hands and make peace with each other in the form of a resolution or compromise.

Peace Tables come in many forms.

Concern Book

A place and opportunity to note concerns affecting the entire classroom.

May be written anonymously.

The teacher checks the book for new concerns for community meetings daily.

Students gather together with the teacher for a community meeting discussion.

Concern Book

Students discuss the concern and possible solutions.

They resolve the problem together as a community.

Concern Book

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

~Maria Montessori