Seeking the Mystical Child : Nurturing Young Children’s Identity, Faith, and Belief

This beautiful book invites you to enter the spiritual world of children as a traveler, whisperer, and protector of their experiences of wonder, awe, and enchantment. Tread lightly! Children—like artists and tricksters, dreamers and alchemists—seek that which is not what it seems to be. Exploring how spirituality resides in children''s beingness, their souls, the book demonstrates how to recognize and engage children’s spiritual experiences through music, dance, image, and story. Using the lens of a child’s-eye view, the book breaks down studies on sacred traditions and secular and contemporary spiritualities, illuminating how children''s awareness of moral values, The Golden Rule, supports their sense of identity and meaning. Seeing our children as spiritual guides, we may be inspired to follow their sacred curiosities into the flow of the unknown, becoming enchanted ourselves. Seeking the Mystical Child is key reading for any early childhood teacher, leader, or parent.