Addressing Sexual Abuse In Friends Meetings

BY NEW ENGLAND YEARLY MEETING
What is sexual abuse? How can Friends be aware of violence in our homes and meetings? This important resource is the work of many Friends in New England.

New England Yearly Meeting 1994 55 PP. Paper

$5.00 (in stock)

Attention Games

101 Fun, Easy Games That Help Kids Learn To Focus

BY BARBARA SHER
If you want to focus children's attention, you first have to capture their interest. Attention Games is filled with interesting and child-tested activities that can help children of all ages become better at focusing and paying attention. From the author of Spirit Games.

Jossey-Bass 2006 184 PP. Paper

$16.95 (in stock)

Brothers And Sisters All

Special Projects For First Day Schools

EDITED BY MARTHA SMITH
Projects include: Who is My Family?, Caring for One Another in Families, Honoring Differing Gifts in Families, Resolving Conflicts in Families, and Celebrating the World Family of God. Grades 1-HS.

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting 1997 40 PP. Paper

$9.50 (in stock)

Build It!

A Toolkit For Nurturing Intergenerational Spiritual Community

BY FGC YOUTH MINISTRIES PROGRAM
Working over the past five years on a concern about a separation of youth and young adults from our meetings and the Religious Society of Friends, the Youth Ministries Program of the Committee for Nurturing Ministries has collected best practices for nurturing intergenerational spiritual community. The Build It! Toolkit presents: six narrative chapters; lists of resources; templates; and 38 activities and games. It also includes 12 "How-Tos" with helpful tips and the skit, A Short History of Quakerism in 10 Easy Points. The book is practical and accessible, fun and useful for nurturing spiritual community.REPRINTING SHORTLY. DUE IN AUGUST.

Quaker Press of FGC 2011 84 PP. Paper

$11.00 (in stock)

Build It! Download

A Toolkit For Nurturing Intergenerational Spiritual Community

BY YOUTH MINISTRIES PROGRAM
This is a downloadable PDF (It is also available as a printed book for $11). Working on a concern about a separation of youth and young adults from our meetings and the RSOF, the Youth Ministries Program has collected best practices for nurturing intergenerational spiritual community. The Build It! Toolkit presents: 6 narrative chapters; lists of resources; templates; and 38 activities and games. It also includes 12 "How-To's" with tips and a skit, A Short History of Quakerism in 10 Easy Points. The book is practical and accessible, fun and useful for nurturing spiritual community. PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE, NEXT WORKING DAY WE WILL SEND YOU A LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF

Quaker Press of FGC 2011 84 PP. E Book

$5.00 (in stock)

Celebrating The Seasons

Ideas For First Day Schools

EDITED BY MARTHA SMITH
Add exctiement to winter doldrums and entice youth to meeting in the spring.

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting 1994 31 PP. Paper

$3.75 (in stock)

Christmas Programs With A Twist

BY ELINOR BRIGGS
Nine simple-to-produce plays and pagents. Intergenerational.

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting 1994 30 PP. Paper

$5.50 (in stock)

Cooperative Games And Sports

Joyful Activities For Everyone

BY TERRY ORLICK
This classic book, now available again in a new edition. Suitable for teachers, first day schools, almost anyone seeking to work cooperatively. The games in this book aim to build confidence and encourage inclusion, cooperation, empathy and fun. They do not have to be restricted for use with children, but are useful as a basis for teambuilding activities with sport teams, business groups, work teams and older students.

Human Kinetics Group 2006 176 PP. Paper

$24.95 (in stock)

How To Teach Peace To Children

BY LORNE PEACHEY, ADDITIONAL MATERIAL BY ANNE MEYER-BYLER
How can parents instill a peacable lifestyle in their children? Do children learn more by words or by actions? How to Teach Peace to Children speaks to issue that are front and center for parents-building family relationships, teaching care for others in the neighborhood and around the world. Guiding children in the way of nonviolence. Anne Meyer Byler provides suggestions to help families pattern their lives after Jesus' words and actions while dealing with modern stresses.

Herald Press 2003 48 PP. Paper

$8.99 (out of stock but can be backordered)

I Love Dirt!

52 Activities To Help You And Your Kids Discover The Wonders Of Nature

BY JENNIFER WARD AND SUSIE GHAHREMANI
Packed with activities to help kids discover the wonders of nature, this collection offers alternatives to electronic games and gets kids and caregivers outside. Each activity presents a project meant to promote exploration, stimulate imagination, and heighten a sense of wonder. "There may be no better way to ensure the well-being of the natural world tomorrow than to introduce children to its many small wonders today. Through a series of accessible activities designed to engage young minds and all five senses, this book reminds us of - even celebrates - the magic to be found right outside our own back doors." - Todd Christopher

Trumpeter Press 2008 153 PP. Paper

$14.00 (in stock)

Joining Children On The Spiritual Journey

Nurturing A Life Of Faith

BY CATHERINE STONEHOUSE
Understanding how a child's faith forms is crucial to knowing how adults can most significantly enhance the child's spiritual development. Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey provides parents, teachers, and Christian education leaders with valuable insights into spiritual formation during childhood. With a biblical perspective as a starting point and a recognition of the crucial role of both the family and the faith community, Stonehouse reviews important contributions from noted child development experts. By carefully "setting the stage" through liturgy, sacred stories, parables and quiet times of "godly play" religious educators can help children meet with God.

Baker Book House 1998 237 PP. Paper

$24.00 (in stock)

Meditating With Children

The Art Of Concentrationand Centering - A Workbook On New Educational Methods Using Meditation

BY DEBORAH ROZMAN
A holistic educator shares her techniques for teaching the art of concentration and centering to children. The aim is to add balance and self-esteem, improve decision making, and put children in touch with their deeper core values. Children should love these simple, fun techniques that develop concentration, stimulate creativity, balance their mental, emotional, and physical natures, and build self-security. Used by educators nationwide.

Integral Yoga Publications 2002 153 PP. Paper

$17.95 (out of stock but can be backordered)

My Feelings Are Like Wild Animals

How Do I Tame Them? A Practical Guide To Help Teens (and Former Teens) Feel And Deal With Painful Emotions

BY GARY EGEBERG
The author proposes that our emotions are like animals - wild animals that sometimes get out of control. The activities in the book's nine chapters (role playing, focused reflection, journaling, problem solving, discussion and others) help the reader identify and tame the internal zoo of emotions we all must contend with, particularly in early adolescence. This balanced, informed, and fun book can be used for individual use or for youth retreats, First Day School or conferences.

Paulist 1998 96 PP. Paper

$9.95 (in stock)

Pastoral Care Of Children And Young People

BY THE COMMITTEE ON ELDERSHIP AND OVERSIGHT OF BRITAIN YEARLY MEETING
Pastoral care of children and young people has its own particular difficulties and rewards. This booklet offers advice for the spiritual care and guidance of the young.

Britain Yearly Meeting 2001 46 PP. Paper

$6.50 (in stock)

Peace Works

Young Peacemakers Project Book Ii

BY KATHLEEN FRY-MILLER
Peace Works, the second in the Young Peacemakers Project Book series, continues the work of introducing preschool through elementary age children to the idea of everyday peacemaking. Activities include an introduction to solar, wind, and water power as well as seasonal activities, fun with toys including substituting peace toys for war toys, people games, and celebrative expressions. First volume not currently available.

Bretheren Press 1989 120 PP. Paper

$6.50 (in stock)

The Secret Spiritual World Of Children

BY TOBIN HART, FOREWORD BY JOSEPH CHILTON-PEARCE
"Adults too often mistakenly believe that to be considered spiritual a child must understand the tenets of a particular religion. In fact, says Hart, children are far more likely to experience [a] `personal religion' (an intimate knowledge of God)... After learning that his six-year-old daughter often saw angels, psychologist Hart embarked upon a five-year study of children's spirituality. Defining spirituality as an intimate and direct influence of the divine in our lives, Hart interviewed more than 100 children and adults about their experiences. The inspiring accounts he reports reveal that children enjoy rich and rewarding relations with the spiritual side of life."-Booklist

Inner Ocean 2003 256 PP. Paper

$16.95 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Self-esteem Games

300 Fun Activities That Make Children Feel Good About Themselves

BY BARBARA SHER
Self-esteem games show children how wonderful it can be to be themselves--emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually. By sharing the upbeat, thoughtful activities in Self-Esteem Games, you can reinforce your child's positive feelings and provide a lasting foundation for learning. Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and playtherapy specialist, this collection of 300 self-esteem-building ideas requires no special preparation or equipment. You and your family can play virtually anywhere with any number of participants.

Wiley 1998 194 PP. Blank

$16.95 (in stock)

Spirit Games

300 Fun Activities That Bring Children Comfort And Joy

BY BARBAR SHER
Spirit games make children feel brighter and more confident. By tapping into children's natural delight, spirit games restore the sparkle to their eyes. By sharing the upbeat activities in Spirit Games, you can encourage your child's self-esteem and provide a lasting foundation for happiness. Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 300 wise and nurturing ideas fosters parent-child interaction and requires no special preparation or equipment. Play these games with your family--or any children you cherish--to increase the level of joy in their lives.

Wiley 2002 160 PP. Paper

$14.95 (in stock)

Teaching Meditation To Children

The Practical Guide To The Use And Benefits Of Meditation Techniques

BY DAVID FONTANA AND INGRID SLACK
Meditation can help even the youngest kids gain self-understanding, and continues to be valuable especially for adolescents. Parents & teachers, will welcome this guide to the techniques needed to work with children ages 5 - 18.

Watkins 2007 240 PP. Paper

$14.95 (in stock)

Teaching Young Children In Violent Times

Building A Peaceable Classroom, 2nd Edition

BY DIANE LEVIN
The second edition of this highly acclaimed book is a must for early childhood educators, parents, and policy makers. It helps teachers create a Peaceable Classroom where children learn peaceful alternatives to the violent behaviors modeled for them in society. This extensively revised and updated edition features new material for a post-September 11th world including a new chapter on helping children deal with violence in the news. This new edition is an essential resource for anyone who works with children.

Educators for Social Responsiblity 2003 192 PP. Paper

$23.95 (in stock)

A Time To Heal

Protecting Children & Ministering To Sex Offenders

BY DEBRA HAFFNER, FOREWARD BY STEVE CLAPP
This important book provides the tools that faith communities need to : Determine under what circumstances, if any, a convicted sex offender may be involved in the congregation; Determine how to respond if someone in the congregation is accused of a sexual offense; Be sensitive to and supportive of persons in the congregation who have been victims of abuse; Develop and implement strategies that will keep children in the congregation save and which will prevent sexual abuse from happening. An important book for clergy, lay leadership in churches & synagogues, denominational executives, regional judicatory executives ,correctional officials, judges, parole officers and treatment providers.

Lifequest Paper

$14.00 (in stock)

A Volcano In My Tummy

Helping Children To Handle Anger

BY ELAINE WHITEHOUSE AND WARWICK PUDNEY
An invaluable resource for teachers, parents and caregivers to help children learn to deal productively with their anger.

New Society Press 1996 80 PP. Paper

$14.95 (in stock)

Wild Things

A Recipe For Running A Middle School Friends Overnight For Your Meeting Or Quarter

BY JENNIFER GALLOWAY AND M.S. COMMITTEE
Brief, simple, practical, leader-tested ideas for organizing an overnight Quaker youth gathering in your meeting house.

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting 1996 10 PP. Looseleaf

$2.50 (in stock)

You Can't Say You Can't Play

BY VIVIAN GUSSIN-PALEY
"The author interweaves her private reflections, her conversations with children, and a story she spins, to tell what happened when she instituted a radical new order in her classroom. Her new rule prohibited children from excluding someone who wanted to play. The implications of such a non-exclusion rule are profound; most of the children resisted at first, but with discussion began to adjust their behavior and truly experience the benefits of making no one a stranger. Paley makes a powerful statement in this slim book, to teachers, parents, and society at large." - Book News

Harvard University Press 1993 144 PP. Paper

$16.50 (in stock)

Youth Retreat Handbook

COMPILED BY IAN FORD
Comprehensive manual for the nuts and bolts of designing a youth retreat. Discussion of wide range of issues, sample forms, flyers, etc.

New England Yearly Meeting 1996 45 PP. Looseleaf

$6.95 (out of stock but can be backordered)