Worksheets/Printouts:PaxCurriculum

= The Pax Curriculum =

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“''Peace, according to Montessori philosophy, does not mean weakness, and it does not mean the simple absence of war. It means inner harmony and strong individuality, a full participation in community life, responsiveness to the world, and stewardship of its resources. It means respect for human dignity and diversity, and due diligence in protecting and supporting the rights of all. It is to this definition of peace that we dedicate our most passionate efforts.''” — Statement released by the American Montessori Society shortly after 9/11/2001

“If we are to have real peace, we must begin with the children.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Week 0: Why We MUST Teach Peacemaking Week 0: Cover Week 0: Introduction Week 0: Users_Manual Week 1: Introduction to Love &amp; Respect : The Meaning of Respect Week 1: Introduction to Love &amp; Respect : The Meaning of Love Week 1: Introduction to Love &amp; Respect : Respecting Yourself Week 1: Introduction to Love &amp; Respect : Meet Michael Jordan! Week 1: Introduction to Love &amp; Respect : Respecting Others: A Play Week 1: Introduction to Love &amp; Respect : Valuing Nature Week 1: Introduction to Love &amp; Respect : Respecting Nature Week 2: Getting Acquainted : Smile and Say “Hi!” Week 2: Getting Acquainted : Name Association Week 2: Getting Acquainted : Interview Week 2: Getting Acquainted : Interview/Introductions Week 2: Getting Acquainted : Who is It? Week 2: Getting Acquainted : Ten Person Scavenger Hunt Week 3: Montessori Grace &amp; Courtesy : In the Montessori Classroom Week 3: Montessori Grace &amp; Courtesy : General Courtesy Week 4: Avoiding Conflict: Week 1 : When to Walk Away Week 4: Avoiding Conflict: Week 1 : Active Listening: Telephone Game Week 4: Avoiding Conflict: Week 1 : Active Listening: Hot Harry Play Week 4: Avoiding Conflict: Week 1 : Active Listening Practice Week 4: Avoiding Conflict: Week 1 : Keep a Lid on It! Week 5: Avoiding Conflict: Week 2 : A Magic Formula Week 5: Avoiding Conflict: Week 2 : A Strong Person Says ‘Sorry!’ Week 5: Avoiding Conflict: Week 2 : Agree to Disagree Agreeably Week 5: Avoiding Conflict: Week 2 : Power Struggles Week 5: Avoiding Conflict: Week 2 : The Body Language Bus Week 5: Avoiding Conflict: Week 2 : Including Others Week 6: Conflict Resolution : Time to Take a Stand! Week 6: Conflict Resolution : Use a Word! Week 6: Conflict Resolution : Good &amp; Bad Words Week 6: Conflict Resolution : ‘I’ Statements Week 6: Conflict Resolution : Say it Strong and Firm Week 6: Conflict Resolution : A Three Part Sandwich Week 7: Cultural Respect : First People Week 7: Conflict Resolution : Peace Conferences: Introduction Week 7: Conflict Resolution : Peace Conferences: Practice Week 8: Respecting and Loving Yourself : I Am Lovable and Capable Week 9: Climb the Mountain of Learning : The Couch Potato Week 9: Climb the Mountain of Learning : Working with Others Week 9: Climb the Mountain of Learning : Where There’s a Will There’s a Way! Week 9: Climb the Mountain of Learning : Haste Makes Waste Week 9: Climb the Mountain of Learning : Student Skits Week 9: Cultural Respect : Historical Figures Costume Ball Week 10: Democracy in Action : The Election Week 10: Respecting and Loving Yourself : The Banana And Plum Week 11: Honoring our Veterans : Why is there War? Week 11: Honoring our Veterans : Vets in Your Family Tree Week 11: Honoring Servicemen &amp; Women : Thank You Notes Week 12: Positive Mental Attitude : Whiny Wendy and Wow William Week 13: Thanksgiving : Thank You Cards Week 13: Thanksgiving : The 1st Thanksgiving: Fact or Myth? Week 14: Take Charge of Your Life : Hitting the Target in Life Week 14: Take Charge of Your Life : Choosing the Target Week 14: Take Charge of Your Life : Picking Your Arrows Week 14: Take Charge of Your Life : Robin Will You Take Up Your Bow? Week 14: Take Charge of Your Life: : Hitting the Target in Life Week 15: Complimenting Others : The Compliment Club Week 15: Complimenting Others : Compliments that Encourage! Week 15: Complimenting Others : Be Specific Week 15: Complimenting Others : Dare to Go Deeper! Week 15: Complimenting Others : Qualifiers Smalifiers! Week 16: Complimenting Others : Compliment Bombardment [http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/PaxCurriculum/17a_What_is_Community.pdf Week 17: It’s Your Community! : What is Community?] [http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/PaxCurriculum/17b_Ideal_Community.pdf Week 17: It’s Your Community! : What is an Ideal Community?] [http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/PaxCurriculum/17c_Rate_Our_Community.pdf Week 17: It’s Your Community! : Rate Our Community] [http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/PaxCurriculum/17d_Make_It_Better.pdf Week 17: It’s Your Community! : How Can We Make It Better?] [http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/PaxCurriculum/17e_Kaizen_Meeting.pdf Week 17: It’s Your Community! : Kaizen Community Meeting] Week 18: Cooperation/Trust : Knots Week 18: Cooperation/Trust : Lessons from Geese Week 18: Cooperation/Trust : Trust Fall Week 18: Cooperation/Trust : Trust Walk Week 18: Cooperation/Trust : Cookie Machine Week 19: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. : Country “X” Simulation Game Week 19: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. : Rosa Parks’s Bus Ride Week 19: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. : A Lunch Counter &amp; Apple Pie Week 19: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. : Linda Brown &amp; Ruby Bridges Week 19: Dr. Week 19: Martin Luther King Jr. : ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Week 20: Avoiding Conflict : The Golden Rule: Introduction Week 20: Avoiding Conflict : The Golden Rule: Practice Week 21: A Healthy Lifestyle: Food : Body Mass Index Week 21: A Healthy Lifestyle Food : The Food Pyramid Week 21: A Healthy Lifestyle Food : Smart Eating Food Target Week 22: Positive Mental Attitude : Don’t Worry Be Happy! Week 22: Positive Mental Attitude : Half Full or Half Empty? Week 22: Positive Mental Attitude : Change Your Physiology! Week 22: Positive Mental Attitude : Make a Golden Day! Week 22: Positive Mental Attitude : Throw Away Your Worries! Week 23: Fruits of a Loving Heart : Hearts of Kindness Week 23: Fruits of a Loving Heart : Egg-straordinary People Week 23: Fruits of a Loving Heart : Patience Week 23: Fruits of a Loving Heart : Gifts from the Heart Week 23: Fruits of a Loving Heart : Party Time! Week 24: Positive Role Models : Mt. Rushmore: Four Great Presidents Week 25: Famous Peacemakers : Maria Montessori Week 25: Famous Peace Makers : Fred Rogers Week 25: Famous Peace Makers : Mother Teresa Week 25: Famous Peace Makers : Jane Addams Week 26: Technology/Media Choices : Collecting Data Week 26: Technology/Media Choices : How Much TV Do You Watch? Week 26: Technology/Media Choices : Rate the TV Show Week 26: Technology/Media Choices : Video Game Survey Results Week 26: Technology/Media Choices : Video Games: Good or Bad Week 26: Technology/Media Choices : Make a Commitment! Week 27: Personal Safety : What is a Bully? [http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/PaxCurriculum/27b_Bullied_Not.pdf Week 27: Personal Safety : Bullied? Not!] Week 27: Personal Safety : Protective Head Gear Week 27: Personal Safety : Lucas Malik Story Week 27: Personal Safety : Dog Bite Prevention Week 28: Personal Safety : KidPower Week 29: Loving Our Neighbor : Giving Back Week 29: Loving Our Neighbor : Where Can I Help? Week 29: Loving Our Neighbor : Choosing a Class Service Project Week 29: Loving Our Neighbor : Choosing &amp; Developing Strategies Week 29: Loving Our Neighbor : Sharing Individual Service Projects Week 30: Overcoming Disabilities : Disabilities Charades Week 30: Overcoming Disabilities : Simulation Game: ‘Not Able To’ Week 30: Overcoming Disabilities : Challenges Are Gifts Week 30: Overcoming Disabilities : Awareness &amp; Etiquette Week 30: Overcoming Disabilities : Not Stupid Not Bad Week 31: Reduce Reuse &amp; Recycle : What are WE Throwing Away? Week 31: Reduce Reuse &amp; Recycle : A Virtual Trip to the Dump Week 31: Reduce Reuse &amp; Recycle : Compost Completes the Cycle Week 31: Reduce Reuse &amp; Recycle : The Perfect Lunch Week 32: Reduce Reuse &amp; Recycle : Environmental Debates Week 33: Avoiding/Resolving Conflict : Squirms Week 34: Emergency Preparedness : Household Chemicals &amp; Medicine Week 34: Emergency Preparedness : House Fire Safety Week 34: Emergency Preparedness : The Thunderstorm Survival Game Week 34: Emergency Preparedness : Wilderness Survival Week 34: Emergency Preparedness : The Three S’s Week 35: Dealing with Loss : Loss Is a Natural Part of Life Week 35: Dealing with Loss : Accepting Loss in Five Stages Week 35: Dealing with Loss : Bringing Us to TEARs Week 35: Dealing with Loss : A Silver Lining Week 35: Dealing with Loss : Take a Chance… Again! Week 36: Memories : Memory Books Week One Week 37: Memories : A Letter to Myself Week 37: Memories : Memory Books Week Two