The Montessori method is deeply connected to the International Day of Peace (September 21), as Maria Montessori viewed education as the key to achieving true and lasting peace. Montessori schools worldwide celebrate this day by reinforcing the principles of peace, empathy, and global citizenship through activities like singing the song "Light a Candle for Peace." Montessori's educational philosophy, rooted in the belief that peace is built through the development of the child, promotes understan