Books for these trying times with COVID-19

Books for these trying times with COVID-19

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....
Planning Calendar for First Day School 2020/2021

Planning Calendar for First Day School 2020/2021

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...
Guidance and Practices for Online Youth Gatherings, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

Guidance and Practices for Online Youth Gatherings, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

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...
Video Conferencing with Under 18’s, Britain Yearly Meeting

Video Conferencing with Under 18’s, Britain Yearly Meeting

There are times that you may want to consider virtual meetings with your children’s or teenage meeting, with your youth group or as an all age meeting. This policy from Britain Yearly Meeting offers advice on safe online meetings. Download the guidelines Video...
33 Multicultural Children’s Books About Peace

33 Multicultural Children’s Books About Peace

Every day can be about creating peace.  Here are some multicultural books on peace for Quaker collections… 33 Multicultural Children’s Books about Peace An IntroductionThe Quaker Religious Education Collaborative (QREC) is an international, cross-branch,...