Peace in the Classroom: Practical Lessons in Living for Elementary-Age Children - Softcover

Van Gurp, Hetty

9781895411683: Peace in the Classroom: Practical Lessons in Living for Elementary-Age Children

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1895411688 ISBN 13: 9781895411683

Publisher: Portage & Main Press, 1994

In this book, the author shows teachers how to lay the foundation of peacemaking skills that children will need in the classroom and beyond. The practical, fun, and open-ended activities can be used alone or be integrated into other curricular areas such as language arts, social studies, and art.

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About the Author:

Hetty van Gurp is a peace educator with a lifelong commitment to both teaching and justice. After 30 years as a teacher and administrator, Hetty founded Peaceful Schools International, an internationally recognized organization. In addition to her work in education, Hetty has also served as a member of the federal Human Rights Tribunal. Hetty’s contributions have been honoured with numerous awards, including the Canadian Teachers’ Federation Special Recognition Award for meritorious service to education and the Human Rights Award from the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Hetty was named a Canadian Hero by both Time magazine (2006) and Reader’s Digest (2007). Hetty holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Mount Saint Vincent University, where she is also a part-time faculty member.

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