A detailed look at the transformative impact of peace in an elementary classroom. Giving a history of Dr. Maria Montessori's ideas about peace and case examples of how peace can help students to be successful, this book which was the American Montessori Society's 2007 Thesis award winner opens a window into the possibility that peace may be the missing link we have been searching for to help increase student success in the classroom.
Professional Reviews
Implications for Peace: Montessori Elementary Education
An excellent choice to add to your academic or Montessori collection. Peggy Pate-Smith explores peace from the perspective that students can both attain peace and teach peace in the Montessori environment. Pate-Smith discusses the transformation of both teacher and student when peace education is implemented in the classroom.
Reading 10,000 Books: A Journey of Body and Soul
The true telling of a family that makes their dream trip to Europe come true. The joy and simplicity with which the author tells her story transform this into more than a mere travel log. Instead the reader joins this family on a spiritual journey. Encouraging for those who dream of travel. Thought provoking for those who prefer their armchair.
