Peacemakers

A Peacemaker is one who cares for all and lives with:

• Respect and value of all people, all living creatures and our world

• Appreciation for each others differences

• Gratitude for each day and peaceful co-existence with others

• Tolerance of situations and others who may be different

How do we bring these qualities into our classroom?

At the Rainbow Workshop and Learning Center, we

• Create an environment based on mutual respect for all families, children and teachers

• We respect all races, ethnic groups, religions, cultures, traditions and customs

• We believe that our classroom must be a place free of any form of discrimination or confrontation of these life values

• Our classroom is a place where diversity is appreciated and enjoyed

• We acknowledge each act of kindness, every kind word, every kind deed.

• We, as teachers are aware of our words, actions, behaviors and gestures towards each other to include all families.

We model our behavior in such a manner that children can see and hear us speaking with kind words, acting in a peaceful manner and living with peacemaker skills throughout the day that are a normal part of who we are and not a grand gesture when being watched.

• We begin in September acknowledging each kind deed.
  A paper chain of Peace will grow around our classroom as each kind deed is appreciated with a link.

• Throughout the year, families and children are encouraged to participate in activities of service to others.
  We believe that the children and families develop a great empathy as their participation allows.

• At this Center, we have planted a PEACE POLE.
  This symbolizes Peace to all of us and serves as a daily reminder to stop, pause and think of peace towards others.
  Visiting the Peace Pole on a daily basis is an active part of our daily curriculum.