For the past 30 years, peace educators have drawn attention to the vital role of language--the caring, creative words that describe and enhance peace. The language of peace has evolved through several stages of growth and complexity. It also offers a heritage of caring and acceptance for all children who enter through educators' classroom doors. This caring classroom offers an understanding, tolerant, and accepting environment that reflects the roots of empathy and knowledge of emotions encountered in facing potential violence and resolving conflicts. (Contains 4 online resources.)