Peace Activities
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Honoring the Light of the Child - Book & CD - Activities to Nurture Peaceful Living Skills in Young Children From Shining Mountains Press
Offer these 22 concrete activities to children and you will laugh and play together, while creating a nurturing classroom environment where children can successfully develop cooperation, self-confidence, and conflict-resolution skills. Paperback, 121 pages with 14 selection CD. Learn More -
Japanese Sand Garden & Replacement Sand - Zen meditation sand garden
In Japan, Zen Buddhists rake sand in stone gardens as a meditative act. Raking this tabletop version with a tiny rake can be just as peaceful for young children. A simple yet powerful calming activity. Includes: wooden tray, sand, two rakes, rocks, and a booklet of meditations. Learn More -
Bamboo Mini-Rake
Quite small, this tiny rake requires a delicate touch. Suitable as a replacement rake for the Japanese Sand Garden (C531). 5½" long. Learn More -
Cretan Labyrinth
The ancient seven-circuit Cretan or Classical design has been found in most cultures and was once used on Cretan coins. Labyrinths are often described as paths of wisdom and peace. Learn More -
Chartres Labyrinth
The 11-circuit Chartres design is modeled after the labyrinth in the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. Labyrinths are often described as paths of wisdom and peace. One of the oldest of symbols, the labyrinth dates back more than 4000 years. Learn More -
Small Pewter Labyrinth - A Cretan finger labyrinth
Tracing the labyrinth path is an ancient meditation form often described as a path to wisdom and peace. Young children can run a fingertip along the grooved path of this appealing pewter-plated version. 4" dia. Learn More -
Elementary Sacred Places of the World Cards - From Laughing Star Montessori
Visit ancient sites and gain understanding of past civilizations and their cherished monuments. Includes 7 continent cards and 25 sacred places cards (32 cards in all). Each card shows photo, short sentence, and continent symbol. 4" x 2½". Ages 6 and up. Learn More -
Petite Singing Bowl - A cultural tool for exploring sound
This small, authentic brass bowl is perfectly sized for the young child! Running the stick along the bowl makes it vibrate and emit a lovely, calming tone. Each an individual work of art, with pillow and stick. Learn More -
Tibetan Prayer Flags
Traditional Prayer Flags Pre-printed in Kathmandu, Nepal, and imported by a Fair Trade company. Symbolizing compassion and hope, these fluttery little squares of good intention are called Lung ta in Tibet (“wind horse” in English). Learn More -
Peacemakers A,B,Cs for Young Children - A Guide for Teaching Conflict Resolution with a Peace Table
This book is overflowing with ways to create a peacemaking environment. The activities help children develop skills to cool off, work through conflicts, assert themselves compassionately, brainstorm, and understand that problems can be resolved peacefully. Paperback, 60 pages. Learn More -
Conflict Resolution Cubes
Play 20 games with these four 4" cardboard learning cubes. Learn to communicate with “I messages” instead of blame. Build solid relationships and find alternatives to violence. Cubes are 4". Ages three to adult. Learn More -
Peace Dove Token
A sweet way to recognize a special act of peacemaking, especially when it becomes something that is passed on among children or colleagues again and again. Tiny (1" x 1¼"); handcrafted pewter. Learn More -
Peace Dove Tokens – Set of 5 - Save when you order this bulk set
These lovely pewter dove tokens can be used to honor the peacemakers in your life. Save when you order this bulk set. Tiny (1" x 1¼"); handcrafted in the U.S.A. Ages 3 and up. Learn More -
The Community Puzzle - Award-winning open-ended art activity
A wonderful, open-ended, multi-age group activity! Each child decorates one or more large, blank puzzle pieces. Assemble individual parts to form a fun, quilt-like whole for all to enjoy together. 24 center pieces (4" x 4"), 4 corner pieces (2" x 2"), and 20 border pieces (4" x 2"). Learn More -
Tabletop Pendulum
Sure to inspire reflection and calm, this is an entrancing addition to your quiet corner. A gentle touch starts the pendulum. Circles and ovals in the sand narrow to squares and rectangles, then one straight line. Cherry finish. Assembled pendulum stands 12½" high; base is 7". Learn More -
Little Box of Peace - Word magnets from Magnetic Poetry
A tiny tin of 72 poetry word magnets with words like harmony, voice, and serenity. 2½" x 2" tin; 3/8" tiles of varying lengths. Ages 5 and up. Learn More
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