Nurturing Spirituality in Children: Simple Hands-On Activities [Paperback]

Peggy Joy Jenkins (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1885223234 | ISBN-13: 978-1885223234 | Publication Date: September 1, 1995 | Edition: Original

The greatest gifts that a child can receive are an opened mind, a caring heart, and ignited creativity. This fully expanded, illustrated edition of Nurturing Spirituality in Children includes sixty-two simple and thought-provoking lessons that can be shared with children in less than ten minutes each. The lessons are easy to prepare and understand; they use commonly available materials and complement a wide variety of religious perspectives.

Children who develop a healthy balance of mind and spirit are better able to respond to life's challenges when given the tools to think and discover for themselves. Dr. Jenkins gives scores of age-appropriate activities that help children learn empathy, trust, forgiveness, growth, and inner peace.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Indispensable in developing children's self-esteem and a balanced life." -- Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

"A much-needed book with practical exercises and affirmations that will help children keep in touch their heart and spirit."

-- Gerald G. Jampolsky, author of Love Is Letting Go of Fear

"Nurturing Spirituality in Children is a wonderful way to teach children some of life's greatest gifts!"

-- Louise L. Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life

"Meaningful life instruction and simple teaching moments."

-- Don and Jeanne Elium, authors of Raising a Son and Raising a Daughter

"Helps develop the spiritual resources which give meaning and purpose to kids' lives."

-- Dr. Louise Hart, author of The Winning Family and On the Wings of Self-Esteem --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Peggy J. Jenkins, Ph.D., is the founder of Joyful Child, Inc., which offers the magazine The Joyful Child Journal, parenting classes, facilitator training, and a mail-order service. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words; Original edition (September 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885223234
• ISBN-13: 978-1885223234
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #337,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good resource, May 2, 2007

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J. Lawrence "bearpaw" (DesertWest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nurturing Spirituality in Children: Simple Hands-On Activities (Paperback)

As a Pagan Parent, it is hard to find creative ideas to inspire my children to look deep within themselves for answers without teaching any religious philosophy. This book allows my children so many hands on activities that they can relate to the real world and apply to their spiritual self.

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent set of workbook experiences, May 18, 2001

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This review is from: Nurturing Spirituality in Children: Simple Hands-On Activities (Paperback)

Parents may wish to heighten a child's spiritual awareness but have been unable to find good resources: Nurturing Spirituality In Children provides simple lessons parents can teach to kids in lessons of ten minutes at a time. From words which are powerful to teaching compassion and a sense of God, this provides an excellent set of workbook experiences.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A well thought out book introducing spiritual concepts., December 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Nurturing Spirituality in Children: Simple Hands-On Activities (Paperback)

We use this book in our Junior Church Program when we want to demonstrate a concept. Well laid out book with an idea for each week. Combined with a story it makes for a well rounded lesson. The demosntrations work well in a mixed age group.