Child Life and Religious Growth

'Child Life and Religious Growth' is a comprehensive pedagogical guide designed for educators and leaders within the Vacation Church School system. Written by Edna M. Bonser, this work focuses on the spiritual and religious development of primary-age children through a curriculum rooted in active participation and experiential learning. The book presents a structured second primary course that emphasizes the intersection of a child’s daily life and their burgeoning religious understanding. By utilizing a variety of activities-including storytelling, artistic expression, and group projects-the text aims to foster a natural and meaningful growth in faith. It moves away from rote memorization, instead prioritizing methods that engage a child’s imagination and social instincts. The curriculum is meticulously organized to support teachers in creating an environment where religious concepts are integrated into the child’s world through play and creative work.As a significant historical resource in the field of Christian education, 'Child Life and Religious Growth' offers insight into early 20th-century progressive educational theories applied to religious instruction. It remains a valuable reference for those interested in the history of religious pedagogy and the evolution of child-centered ministry practices.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.