by Sita Diehl | July 29, 2020 | Administrative Guidance Youth RE, Children's Religious Education, Youth Education
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Meetings to hold Religious Education on virtual platforms. Even though we are not together face to face, child safety remains a concern. The following guidance for online child safety was developed by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting...
by Sita Diehl | July 14, 2020 | Adult Religious Education, Children's Religious Education, Young Adult Friends, Youth Education
Building a curriculum plan or “road map” of topics and lessons for the year ahead allows you to gather inspiration, season ideas, seek out adults to teach, and present First Day plans to families. Connecting the themes of lessons from one week to the next gives your...
by Sita Diehl | June 2, 2020 | Children's Religious Education
What a challenge our form of worship is for children! Even if you just consider the visuals — “still forms on every side” — it looks like a room full of adults either falling asleep or being punished with a time out. How can we help our children feel the...
by Sita Diehl | April 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
A listing of nine books with brief synopses that we think have a message for children in these trying times. Many of the stories are about children overcoming challenges.We hope the books encourage you to think about other things, and appreciate the beauty around us....
