There are so many parenting experts, authors, educational leaders, curricula developers and speakers out there many of us can learn so much from.
Meet Naomi Drew M.A.
Naomi Drew M.A.,is an internationally recognized expert in the field of conflict resolution education for children.
She is well-known around the world for her work in conflict resolution, peacemaking, and anti-bullying.
She has developed acclaimed curricula for teaching peacemaking and social-emotional skills from an early age. Her pioneering “QUEST” model provides a step-by-step framework for guiding kids to resolve conflicts constructively.
Q – Questioning
U – Understanding perspectives
E – Exploring solutions
S – Setting terms
T – Trying it out
Drew’s books like “Learning the Skills of Peacemaking” and “Peaceful Kids” are used by educators and parents worldwide to equip children with vital conflict resolution abilities.
Her engaging, age-appropriate activities draw from evidence-based practices in children’s social-emotional learning. Drew’s decades of work have made her a leading voice in promoting peaceful conflict resolution as a core life skill for all ages.
Her work has been featured in newspapers, magazines, and on radio and national TV, including NBC, The New York Times, Time magazine, and Parents magazine.
Her work enables parents, educators, and people of all ages to apply these skills in their daily lives.
Here is a list of 8 books authored by Naomi Drew M.A.
Her books include resources for parents and educators. They provide activities, stories, games, and lessons to teach.
Peaceful Parents, Peaceful Kids: Practical Ways to Create a Calm and Happy Home
Naomi Drew offers the first proven action plan for conflict resolution by parents at home. The strategies in “Peaceful Parents, Peaceful Kids” are based on the revolutionary program Drew developed for the classroom. She uses concrete situations, hands-on examples and testimonials from real mothers and fathers to guide parents
Hope and Healing: Peaceful Parenting in an Uncertain World
Offers advice for parents of families dealing with stress, fear, or anxiety, and presents strategies for creating a peaceful, secure, and nurturing home.
Learning the Skills of Peacemaking : An Activity Guide for Kids
This highly regarded work shows K-6 teachers and counselors shows how to promote peacemaking and problem-solving skills across the curriculum. It includes an effective peer mediation program with forms, a training guide, scripts, and group role plays. Additional information on parent involvement and leading parent workshops is included and so much more. It was one of the first books to introduce peacemaking to public education.
The Kids' Guide to Working Out Conflicts: How to Keep Cool, Stay Safe, and Get Along
From taunts and teasing to physical assault, kids can learn how to avoid conflict and diffuse tough situations A complete and practical toolkit to help teens navigate a sometimes hostile world The kids’ guide to working out conflicts.
Create a Culture of Kindness in Elementary School
Increase empathy in the elementary classroom with ready-to-use lessons that teach students positive skills and attitudes. Kids learn better and feel better about themselves in an atmosphere of safety and respect. This book shows you how to help students in grades three through six.
The peaceful Classroom in Action
This inspiring, practical and highly usable activity book shows how to create peaceful, productive classrooms from the first day of school. Teach students respect, acceptance and conflict resolution skills while also improving writing and language skills-important with today’s emphasis on academics and accountability. The Peaceful Classroom in Action will show you how.
Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School
Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School focuses on positive and prosocial attitudes and behaviors that build a respectful and compassionate school environment, while also addressing the tough issues of prejudice, anger, exclusion, and bullying.
No Kidding About Bullying: 125 Ready-to-Use Activities to Help Kids Manage Anger, Resolve Conflicts, Build Empathy, and Get Along: Grades 3-6
Prevent bullying behaviors, help students become “upstanders” for themselves and others, and foster respectful, welcoming classroom communities with this flexible resource. Featuring lessons that may be completed in 20 minutes or less, the book can be used as a stand-alone curriculum or as a complement to other anti-bullying and character education programs.
While geared towards educators, the principles and activities Drew promotes have applications far beyond just the classroom.
By learning constructive conflict resolution approaches as children, these critical life skills can shape how they navigate relationships, disagreements, and challenges throughout their lives.
All of us – parents, family members, community leaders – can benefit from the wisdom in Drew’s publications. Implementing the peacemaking models in our own spheres can ripple out in positive ways.
Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional, as the saying goes. Naomi Drew shows us that by fostering these skills from childhood, we can all take the higher road when differences arise.
Her books are not just resources for teachers, but guidelines for anyone wishing to cultivate more understanding in our world.
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