Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Children’s Religious Education      

Resources

Contact:

Christie Duncan-Tessmer
Children’s Religious Education Coordinator
Phone: 215-241-7008   or
800-220-0796 x 7008
E-mail: christiedt@pym.org
Fax: 215-241-7045


The following PYM Religious Education resources are only one click away.

First Day School Files
Whether you are looking for a story to illustrate integrity for kindergardeners for a single lesson or a layout of First Day School topics to develop a multi-year curriculum plan, this grid will help. It lists books, curricula and adult resources for the range of Quaker subjects, from our history to the testimonies to the Bible. Click here to go to First Day School Files.

Curriculum Capsules
Curriculum Capsules is the online resource for First Day School Curricula written by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. More than 30 curriculum descriptions are indexed alphabetically as well as by age-range and topic. Many are available for free download. Click here to go to Curriculum Capsules.

Quaker Kidz Bring the Peace
The kids of Philly Yearly Meeting discerned their calling to Peace at March Sessions of the Yearly Meeting (2007). Their leadings are shared in a handbook that can be used by Meetings and First Day Schools. You can participate with as little time commitment as 1 hour!
Click here to go to Bring the Peace Handbook
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Also, see the kid-designed blog at http://www.qkidzbringthepeace.blogspot.com

PYM Library
The PYM library has over 23,000 books, periodicals and audio-visual materials that may be checked out by Friends. And you don’t need to be in Philadelphia to do it! Browse the online catalogue and make your selections with the librarian by phone or email! Click here to go to the PYM Library.

Child Safety Guidelines...
PYM offers documents, resources and other information related to creating a safe environment for our children to grow in God’s Light. Click here to explore this resource.
PYM Department of Education and Religious EducationChildren’s RE is a member of the larger family of Education and Religious Education. There are many programs and resources available to Friends from other members of the family. Click here to find out more.
   
 

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