ERIC Number: EJ1307544
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-1054-0040
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Let Us Stick Together
Bhat, Keerti R.
Montessori Life: A Publication of the American Montessori Society, v32 n3 p34-37 Fall 2020
The author has established a tradition of putting together a "stick bundle" that symbolizes the community in her Montessori Early Childhood classroom. In the first month of the school year, each member of the classroom finds a stick from the outdoor playground area and brings it back into the classroom. This article presents how the class creates a stick bundle, which is a concrete demonstration that shows the children that there is strength in unity and encourages partnership. The author also discusses how to creatively integrate Peace education into various curriculum areas. She decided to introduce different peacemakers from various continents to study. For Asia, Mahatma Gandhi was the obvious choice due to his nonviolent methods of gaining freedom for India after almost 200 years of British rule. This article also briefly presents how learning about Gandhi is integrated into the curriculum.
Descriptors: Montessori Method, Montessori Schools, Early Childhood Education, Learning Activities, Group Unity, Peace, Preschool Curriculum
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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