Community & Peace Books
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What is God?
Intriguing questions encourage conversation that can help children find their own answers. An eloquent recognition of differences which equally emphasizes our common humanity — a great springboard for discussing tolerance. Learn More -
Children of the Universe - Cosmic Education in the Montessori Elementary Classroom from The Parent Child Press
Lead children to a more peaceful future with this comprehensive guide to the all-important curriculum of the Montessori Elementary classroom. A must for anyone seeking to understand the foundation of the Montessori philosophy and the elementary years. Paperback, 190 pages. Learn More -
A Little Peace - From National Geographic
A riveting visual message! Image after image shows people around the world making peace in their own way. Minimal text. Photos keyed to world map. Endnotes detail how each image relates to peace. A must! Hardcover, 32 pages. Learn More -
Children Who Are Not Yet Peaceful
Full of riveting personal stories and examples of community building, this book demonstrates the key to Montessori environments—embracing every child. Learn More -
Calm and Compassionate Children - A Handbook
Heartfelt stories, thoughtful analysis, and dozens of concrete ways to cultivate the child’s innate capacity for generosity and compassion help bring key peace-making concepts into everyday family life. Paperback, 228 pages. Learn More -
108 Ways to Use Labyrinths in Schools
Written to address a broad spectrum of ages and environments, including public, private, parochial, and Montessori classrooms. Learn More -
Children Learn What They Live - Parenting to Inspire Values
An approachable, satisfying book based on the classic poem. Warm, insightful essays use developmental facts, anecdotes, and examples to illustrate how adult choices affect young children. Learn More -
Nurturing the Spirit - In Non-Sectarian Classrooms
From The Parent-Child PressAline Wolf’s classic guide to opening the classroom and home to spirituality synthesizes Montessori’s most compelling ideas about children’s spiritual needs with related practical suggestions. Paperback, 193 pages. Learn More -
On Earth
Comparisons children can understand are paired with clear, explanatory graphics. Night and day, lengthening shadows, seasonal changes — all the complex dynamics of Earth’s journey through space are explored. 32 pages. Learn More
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