Curriculum of Love: Cultivating the Spiritual Nature of Children [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Morgan Simone Daleo (Author), Frank Riccio (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1996

Morgan Simone Daleo has created a practical and attractive handbook for parents and teachers wishing to instill spiritual values in children. Taking an approach based in Christianity but influenced by Eastern philosophy, the author suggests that her curriculum be used as a starting point for those wishing to teach the values of their own religious traditions. Each of the 10 chapters includes activities involving movement, art, storytelling and music for a particular value: service, self-reliance, community, history, compassion, beauty, balance and joy. For example, the chapter on history has an exercise on interviewing a grandparent for an oral biography and the chapter on beauty has a lesson on painting a water-color. A helpful resource list at the end of each chapter recommends books and music for adults and children, while a more general resource list on spirituality and children is included at the end of the book. This well-designed, straightforward book wil! l be useful for many parents, teachers and home schoolers.

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Daleo has created a practical and attractive handbook for parents and teachers wishing to instill spiritual values in children. Taking an approach based in Christianity but influenced by Eastern philosophy, the author suggests that her curriculum be used as a starting point for those wishing to teach the values of their own religious traditions. Each of the 10 chapters includes activities involving movement, art, storytelling and music for a particular value: harmony, mindfulness, service, self-reliance, community, history, compassion, beauty, balance and joy. For example, the chapter on history has an exercise on interviewing a grandparent for an oral biography, and the chapter on beauty has a lesson on painting a watercolor. A helpful resource list at the end of each chapter recommends books and music for adults and children, while a more general resource list on spirituality and children is included at the end of the book. This well-designed, straightforward book will be useful for many parents, teachers and homeschoolers.
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Review

" Much needed practical guidance on how to nurture spiritual values in children. Lifts the spirit and hearts of children/ adults." -- Robin Casarjian, Educator, Author of

"An example of how real-life parenting information provides Moms and Dads everywhere with the tools to build better families." -- National Public Radio's "Parents Journal with Bobbi Connor"

"Important lessons children need to learn that are not contained in schoolbooks. Curriculum of Love stimulates childen's spiritual growth." -- Union-News - Springfield, MA

Curriculum Of Love: Cultivating The Spiritual Nature Of Children is practical guide for parents and educators seeking a creative, nondenominational approach to spiritual development in children. Through movement, music, art, storytelling, contemplation, and work activities, children ages pre-school through young adult can explore core values such as balance, mindfulness, self-reliance, compassion and joy. Curriculum Of Love includes age appropriate, inspiring, hands-on activities and extensive resources of both books and music appropriate for cultivating spiritual growth. Curriculum Of Love is clearly written, innovative, easy to use, and ideal for use by parents, grandparents, day care providers, as well as homeschoolers, public school teachers, and bible school instructors. -- Midwest Book Review

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Product Details

• Paperback: 173 pages
• Publisher: Grace Pub & Communications; illustrated edition edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964879948
• ISBN-13: 978-0964879942
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #790,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for encouraging spirituality inkids, June 30, 1998

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This review is from: Curriculum of Love: Cultivating the Spiritual Nature of Children (Paperback)

Curriculum of Love is a wonderful book for mother's and children. It encourages a "oneness" with the universe at a child's level and gives parents great ideas for projects, dances, and books to read to their children. I can't say enough positive things about this book. The list of resources provided also helps find some of the less obvious items.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for parents and educators!, December 8, 1997

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This review is from: Curriculum of Love: Cultivating the Spiritual Nature of Children (Paperback)

A wonderful resource for anyone interacting with children. With chapters like "Being of Service" and "Celebrating Community," it stresses thoughtful activities that are entertaining--not silly, sappy or boring--for both adult and child.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, January 22, 2011

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This review is from: Curriculum of Love: Cultivating the Spiritual Nature of Children (Paperback)

This book is chalk full of practical ideas and hundreds of resources. As a Montessori Teacher I am always looking for ways to include peacefullness and holistic practices into our daily routine. This book will be one I read, read and read again!