At St Michael’s, we define spirituality as an ongoing, reflective journey. Something that teaches us about questioning, wondering, a sense of curiosity, something that helps us with understanding our relationships, relationships with ourselves, others, the world and beyond!
We explain this to children using a repeated phrase and associated visuals:
“I will grow and learn about:
Rebecca Nye
Having regular opportunities in the day for quiet and reflection. This might be listening to a story, lighting a candle in Collective Worship, going for a walk, relaxing in the classroom calm areas, enjoying the beauty of our forest or sitting still!
Building in time to ponder. This could be through the teaching of religious education, in worship or based on the children’s wonderings at any time!
Taking part in a spiritual group and sharing those reflections and prayers in worships then providing an opportunity for other children to share their spiritual thoughts and moments
Providing a child led outside space for reflection, wonder and contemplation
Allowing children to be a part of developing prayer spaces
Observing the impact this can have on emotions, thoughts and feelings
Acknowledging, engaging and valuing children’s ideas, comments and reflections with no pre planned ideas of outcome or product!
Using calming or thought provoking music
Singing often, especially with others, with music playing in the background where possible and the whole school community always joining in!
Provide opportunities to express awe and wonder, appreciate beauty in all its forms, and appreciate the connections and unity in the world. Take time to wonder.
