The document describes different methods for resolving conflicts peacefully, including the Peace Table and Concern Book. The Peace Table involves students stating the problem, discussing it while passing a talking token (a rose), apologizing, and resolving the issue. The Concern Book allows anonymous reporting of classroom-wide issues, which are then discussed in community meetings to find solutions. The goal is for students to address misunderstandings positively and establish lasting peace through open communication.

1. Bianca Ytuarte Natalia Nieves Mary Ann Mascorro

2. Embodied in respect for all, cooperation among peoples, and a harmony in society.

3. Peace Table An opportunity to settle differences and correct issues in a positive way.

4. “ I would like to invite you to the Peace Table.” Starts with a problem. Misunderstandings Miscommunications Hurt feelings Then an invitation to the peace table.

5. The student holds the rose and states the problem. Discussion follows. Must tell the truth. Must listen to the other person. Must be holding the rose to talk. “ I didn’t like that you pushed me in the hallway and didn’t say that you were sorry.”

6. “ I didn’t realize that I pushed you and that’s why I didn’t say I was sorry.” The rose gets passed between the students as they work and talk through the conflict.

7. “ I’m sorry I accidentally pushed you. I’ll try to be more careful in the hallway next time.” The children shake hands and make peace with each other in the form of a resolution or compromise.

8. Peace Tables come in many forms.

9. Concern Book A place and opportunity to note concerns affecting the entire classroom. May be written anonymously.

10. The teacher checks the book for new concerns for community meetings daily. Students gather together with the teacher for a community meeting discussion. Concern Book

11. Students discuss the concern and possible solutions. They resolve the problem together as a community. Concern Book

12. “ Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.” ~Maria Montessori