Thursday, October 30, 2014

Quaker Life Resources

The following on-line resources provide both a helpful introduction to the Religious Society of Friends and an opportunity for further exploration:

Monday, October 27, 2014

Quakers on Twitter

Want to follow Quakers on twitter?



Try these:
  • @afsc_org                         Friends Council
  • @madelinequakes              Young Quaker
  • @quakerquaker                  Collection of articles and blog                                                 posts about Quakerism
  • @dianefcnl                         Quaker lobbyist
  • @WorldQuaker                  Retweeting Quaker articles                                                      and information
  • @QuakerSpeak                  Weekly Videos
  • @friendsjournal                   Tweets from the Quaker                                                          publication

Monday, October 20, 2014

Keepers of the Flame




This cool video is about teachers but maybe also a little bit about Inner Light... Enjoy!

Thank you to Peter and Paul Reynolds, FableVision Studios, and the Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning & Creativity!



Monday, October 13, 2014

Cabinet of Spices



I can't remember where I found this little sheet - Canadian Yearly Meeting maybe... It is a really great teaching resources for all members of the community - parents, caregivers, educators, etc.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Center as You Enter



We use these little signs on most of the doors to our school buildings as reminders to "change our channels" from outside recess types of behavior to a more centered demeanor - ready to listen, reflect, share, and take on the next new challenge!

In our ongoing journey to make Quakerism more visible and more a part of our physical and verbal culture here at our Lower School, we are thrilled to be able to share the above poster/placard for your classroom display/use.  A simple representation of the idea of centering oneself.
We hope that having one of these posters visible on your classroom door will inspire a reflective spirit!

*Feel free to print and use or contact me for the .jpeg file.

Meeting for Worship 101

It’s time! Shake off the sand and log into the devices… Let’s get ready for the new school year.  My first task this week is to prepare for ...