Teaching Young Children to Journal
As preschoolers, my children loved the ‘books’ their teachers created for them to use. They were simple…
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Easter Around the World
Easter, like many holidays, is both a religious and cultural event. Some families focus on the Christian aspect, some…
MoreEncouraging Creative Thinking
While hanging out with a babysitter one evening, my children decided to create their own tabletop game. They drew a…
MoreEl Día de Los Muertos
Hobgoblins, witches, and ghosts are staples of Halloween, celebrated with glee by children throughout North America.…
MoreCharacter Rocks
I keep a small stone on my desk with the word ‘breathe’ painted on it. It’s a reminder to slow down, find my…
MoreUsing Room Decorations to Support Spiritual Learning
The walls of my son’s pre-K classroom were covered with posters and children’s artwork. It was like walking into a…
MoreDiwali Spirituality
As fall crops are harvested and days grow shorter, many cultures and religions acknowledge the season with celebrations…
MoreCelebrating Self-Discovery
As the regular school year draws to a close, many extracurricular programs also pause for the summer. Teachers and…
MoreMindful Art
Self-awareness and emotional regulation are spiritual skills that every child needs. Research shows that art activities…
MoreTaming Anxiety
One of my children goes quiet when she’s anxious. Another talks incessantly and blows up when he gets overwhelmed.…
MoreNew Year’s Examen
Examen is a reflective practice that originated in the 15th century. It’s purpose is to help children and adults…
MoreCreating a Sacred Healing Space
The last two years have been incredibly difficult. Children, as well as adults, have struggled to find spiritual…
MoreMovement-Enhanced Learning
Several years ago, I was leading a holiday workshop and more kids than I expected showed up. There weren’t enough…
MoreColoring as a Mindfulness Practice
As children return to in-person gatherings, they may feel anxious and stressed. An art-based mindfulness practice can…
MoreUsing Landscape Images in Spiritual Reflection
My youngest child loves Van Gogh’s Starry Night. In fifth grade, he picked out a t-shirt that had Albert Einstein’s…
MoreEarth Day Spirituality
Nature plays a significant role in spirituality for people of all ages. During the pandemic, many families have found…
MoreTalking about Amanda Gorman’s The Hill We Climb
Forming an identity is a complicated task. The arts provide space to create and play with different identities.…
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