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

We Must Teach Peace by Example, Not Words.
We cannot teach peace through words alone. We must teach by example, by the way we interact with others, by the way we treat our animals, by the way we respect our environment. Our children observe our actions and follow our lead. We are responsible for the future generation who will inherit our planet.
We can teach love, peace, empathy, and compassion to our children, empowering them with the knowledge and confidence to make a difference in their own world.

"We can't change anything unless we believe that our actions really matter.

"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." -Buddha

Simple kindness may be the most vital key to the riddle of how human beings can live with each other in peace.
Simple kindness may be the most vital key to the riddle of how human beings can live with each other in peace, and care properly for this planet we all share." Quote by Bo Lozoff

Insights to Raising Peaceful Kids
Inspirational Quotes About Peace
"If there must be trouble let it be in my day, that my child may have peace."- Thomas Paine
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."- Buddha
"Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal."- Martin Luther King Jr.
"Peace is not something you wish for; It's something you make, Something you do, Something you are, And something you give away."- Robert Fulghum
"The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend."- Abraham Lincoln
"There is no way to peace. Peace is the way."- A.J. Muste.
"Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding."- Albert Einstein
"If we are to reach real peace in the world, we shall have to begin with the children."- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
"To reach peace, teach peace."- Pope John Paul II
"There was never a good war or a bad peace." - Benjamin Franklin
"One cannot simultaneously prepare for war and create peace."- Anon
"Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal."- Martin Luther King Jr.
To reach peace, teach peace.
- Pope John Paul II

Peaceful Resources for Teachers
Websites That Promote Peace
MONTESSORI, International Montessori Index of schools, teachers, materials, method,teacher training, preschools,
The Official International Montessori Site with li more...2 points
A Beautiful Lie - 30 Seconds to Mars Efforts to Save Our Planet
A tribute to 30 Seconds to Mars' efforts to save o more...1 point
I Saw Earthlings.com
The Official Website Of EARTHLINGS, the most compr more...0 points
Teach Peace Foundation
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Teach Kids Peace
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How to Teach Peace to Children
Companion website for the book How to Teach Peace more...0 points
Eight Steps to Teach Kids Peace by The Alliance for Childhood
Eight Steps to Teach Kids Peace by The Alliance fo more...0 points
Teach Children to be Kind to Animals
Humane education: By teaching a child to be kind t more...0 points

The Legacy of Maria Montessori



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- blue22d blue22d Aug 14, 2009 @ 8:13 pm
- Great way to show peace. Five * and a thank you.
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- qlcoach qlcoach Jun 21, 2009 @ 9:37 am
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- What a beautiful way to share peace...we all need more of it. Thank you!
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