How to Nurture the Spirit in Nonsectarian Environments

Examines ways to enhance children's spiritual development in a broader sense than religious beliefs. Describes a quiet corner, a silence game, guided meditation, questions to evoke wonder, and other techniques for fostering spirituality. Asserts that teachers have a responsibility to help child...

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Published in:Young children 2000-01, Vol.55 (1), p.34-36
Main Author: Wolf, Aline D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CARING FOR CHILDREN'S HEARTS, SOULS, AND SPIRITS
Child growth
Children
Day Care
Early Childhood Education
Emotional Development
Flowers
Games
Montessori schools
Nurturance
Peacefulness
Plants
Spiritual Development
Stars
State espionage
Teacher Role
Teacher Student Relationship
Young Children
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Summary:Examines ways to enhance children's spiritual development in a broader sense than religious beliefs. Describes a quiet corner, a silence game, guided meditation, questions to evoke wonder, and other techniques for fostering spirituality. Asserts that teachers have a responsibility to help children broaden the spiritual aspect of their human nature. (KB)
ISSN:0044-0728