Resources for work with children and children's meeting

For children:

Let's explore the Quaker way

A beautiful book which explores Quaker values of truth, peace, simplicity and equality. For children aged 3-8 but also enjoyed by all ages. Download Let's explore the Quaker way (PDF).

Quaker meeting and me

A lovely book which helps children explore and understand meeting for worship. Download Quaker meeting and me (PDF).

Chatterbox for children

This classic children's game has been created to help children talk, think and learn about the Quaker faith. It includes words from Quaker children who express what is important to them. Request a Chatterbox at 020 7663 1013 or cypadmin@quaker.org.uk.

To use with children:

Journeys in the Spirit

Journeys in the Spirit is a resource for adults who work with children. See the catalogue of back issues on the Journeys in the Spirit web page.

For those working with children:

The Welcome Box

A guide to creating a simple welcome box (PDF) to enable your meeting to be ready for children whether you currently have any attending or want to be prepared just in case. All meetings can be welcoming to families with just a few simple resources in an accessible box.

'Being ready for children'

A short guide for meetings who do not have children's meeting. This leaflet tells you how to prepare and support families who visit occasionally. (PDF).

'Building our children's meeting'

A resource to help meetings explore how to create children's meeting. This covers hard questions and tricky decisions and also has practical tips. Download Building our children's meeting (PDF).

Journeys in the Spirit for 0- to 4-year-olds

This simple resource offers some guidance on, and approaches to, being with young children in a Quaker setting. It offers ideas, resources and frameworks to encourage and equip volunteers who work alongside this age group. Download Journeys in the Spirit for 0- to 4-year-olds (PDF).