The Peace Rug Curriculum Helps Build Character

The Peace Rug curriculum can help change a child’s behavior from the inside out. To instill quality character in children, something has to be available every day in every classroom. Children of all ages need something to use immediately to reinforce positive behavior and good character qualities. That "something" is The Peace Rug, where good character is built through children's positive experiences.

Various programs may be effective for the short term but fail over the long-term because behavior does not permanently change. With The Peace Rug, the difference is a learned process that can alter behavior.

Some character traits are given below, along with the impact of teaching The Peace Rug curriculum:

Respect - Invite someone to go to the Peace Rug rather than arguing or fighting and one shows respect for oneself and for the other person. The child treats someone the same way they would like to be treated.

Responsibility - Take responsibility to try to solve problems on their own in a respectful and peaceful way. The Peace Rug allows both persons to be accountable for choices they have made and for what they plan to do in the future.

Perseverance - Keep trying to solve the problem in a respectful way when things are difficult and that is persevering - even if someone turns down the invitation go to The Peace Rug.

Caring - Feel more compassionate towards the other person. The Peace Rug teaches children to be more caring towards one another and to be more forgiving.

Self-discipline - If someone has ever been invited to The Peace Rug because of something they’ve done to someone else, it makes them think about doing it again - to that person or anyone else.

Citizenship - By seeking to have peace with classmates, teachers, and others in the child’s life, the child is being a good citizen.

Honesty - Be honest in one's feelings when coming to The Peace Rug. It takes courage to invite someone to The Peace Rug because feelings will be discussed and sometimes that's difficult.

Fairness - Since each person has a turn on The Peace Rug, there is a sense of fairness - a sense of equality - that no one is better than anyone else. Even bullies.

Character education can be taught easily and effectively with The Peace Rug.