A dear long (we never say old) friend introduced me to Spirituality For Kids. Spirituality for Kids (SFK) is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that develops free online spiritual programs for kids (www.spiritualityforkids.com) based on universal spiritual principles delivered via a curriculum of engaging videos, animations, games, art activities, journaling and more.
We are in a time in history where the lessons of spirituality are most important. Here is how SFK defines spirituality:
*Looking inward to fulfill our potential to achieve happiness, love and joy.
*Looking outward to foster positive connections with other individuals and with the greater community.
*Instead of using ethics and morals to encourage positive behavior in children, true spirituality teaches children to understand and recognize the chain of cause and effect.
*Being aware of the interconnectedness between ourselves, others, and the world.
This Grandma speaks often about the necessary life skill of resilience and wrote a post on why and how to build resilience in our grandchildren.
Spirituality for Kids is intended to build resilience. As set forth on their website, the goal of Spirituality for Kids is to encourage children to:
*Develop self-awareness;
*Reflect on their purpose in life;
*Make wise decisions and understand the impact of their choices;
*Build resilience and treat challenges as opportunities;
*Learn behavioral tools to bring more fulfillment into their lives;
*Tap into their inner strengths and develop self-esteem; and
*Awaken their desire to make a difference in the world around them.
There is an online website that is for parents and children and for parents and children to do together. Watch the introduction and first lesson in Level One yourself and you will see how wonderful this series of lessons is for your grandchildren.
Level One, Winning in the Game of Life is intended to introduce children to the Game of Life – a fun, interactive way to learn the universal spiritual principles for achieving happiness, confidence and lasting fulfillment. The concept is that if you want to play the game of life, first you have to know the rules. During video adventures with Ari, a curious young boy, and his guide, Mr. Why, children will discover the basic guidelines to the Game of Life, including the purpose of effort, sharing, etc. Each video lesson also includes easy-to-follow activities, such as art projects and reading recommendations, to allow children to practice their new understanding of themselves and the world around them.
There is Spirituality for Parents, as well. SFK’s blog is a resource for parents and grandparents interested in parenting with consciousness and practical spiritual tips for raising children. The ideas presented help with character building; life skills development; increasing self-esteem; learning empathy; overcoming bullying and the value of tolerance; understanding the importance of making an effort; social emotional learning, spiritual parenting, as well as many other kids and family issues in general. You can sign up to receive email blog posts.
This Grandma loved the post on why children lie. Take a look.
Here are some examples of other posts:
The Art of a Spiritual Home – Part 5
08/18/2015 – 14:54
The Art of a Spiritual Home – Part 4
08/11/2015 – 13:48
The Art of a Spiritual Home – Part 3
07/30/2015 – 10:01
The Art of a Spiritual Home, Part 2
07/23/2015 – 12:33
The Art of a Spiritual Home, Part 1
07/16/2015 – 09:42
The Guilt Trap
06/08/2015 – 13:49
Angry with Love
04/28/2015 – 19:47
5 Steps to Communicate Love to Children
04/01/2015 – 12:13
6 Tips to Help Children Overcome Fear
03/17/2015 – 15:16
Four Steps to Teach Kids to Manage their Emotions
03/12/2015 – 10:25
Teaching Our Kids How to Make Decisions
11/04/2014 – 13:52
On the website is a list of all previous posts. Watch one or two that are relevant to the family of your grandchildren now and forward it on to the parents of your grandchildren. Even if the grandchildren are babies and toddlers, many of the posts can set the foundation for spirituality in the home.
As you can see by the time next to the post, the commitment averages 15 minutes for an adult. The commitment for the child’s video program averages 7 minutes. Just as we set aside time to brush our teeth as essential to our well-being, learning life lessons deserves the small investment of time for the reward of bringing spirituality for kids into our lives, the lives of the parents of our grandchildren, through our efforts as grandparents. Next time the grandchild is in your lap, watch a video in the The Game of Life. Make it a ritual or tradition with grandma and grandchild.
Joy,
Mema
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