Teaching Magic and Spirituality to
Children
Long ago, magic and spirituality were taught throughout life. There were higher lessons that were taught more intentionally, but in general, magic & spirituality were just a way of life. We've moved away from that as a society but we have the opportunity to do it again.
Demonstration
By living a life in which keeps magic and spirituality alive through daily practice, your children will learn through your example.
Cooking
Food is an easy way to bring magic into everyday life.
If you think of an intent, something that you want to have more of in your life, then think about the color, texture, flavor, smell, and shape that you associate with that intent, then you'll know which foods are associated with that intent. When you eat that food with intent, you bring it into your being.
​
Personal pizzas are great fun and a good way to teach magic.
Each individual can set their own intention for their pizza. Everyone gets their own dough ball to turn into a crust. Symbols, pictures, or letters can be marked into the crust with the prongs of a fork. The base sauce (or oil) can be chosen based on the intent. Toppings can be added based on intent.
​
The same can be done with ice cream sundaes or tea.
​
Good morning Sun
Thank you for a beautiful day.
Let truth and love guide my way.
Altars & Prayers
Morning or evening prayers or sun or moon greetings or the keeping of an altar can help children find spirituality.
​
Children can be taught about individual ancestors (whether blood relations or not). They can be remembered by a picture or artifact. Stories can be shared. Children can give offerings (even if it's just a glass of water) and encouraged to talk to and call on their ancestors.
​
Stories
Stories are some of the best teachers.
If you're looking for stories of the past and deities, there are many stories to read on Sacred-Texts.com. There are many to listen to on StoryNory.com.
In The Days of Giants is a collection of fun Norse tales about the Norse gods.
​
Nine Noble Virtues
In the 1970s a group of pagan parents got together and analyzed the principles in Norse mythology. The found nine reoccurring virtues and used them to help teach their children. Although they're based on Norse mythology, the principles apply to all cultures. They named them the Nine Noble Virtues. Friggasweb.org has explanations of each of the virtues from a kid's perspective.
When you watch movies or read stories, you can discuss the virtues portrayed by the characters in the story.
Hospitality Honor
Self-Reliance Perseverance
Truth Fidelity
Courage Industry
Discipline
Play
The best lessons for kids are often found while playing.
​
Playing outside is even better!
Games
Games can tell us about what was important to a culture. They can be a connection to the past and our ancestors. They can also be great teachers.
​