Children and Prayer: A Shared Pilgrimage is a helpful resource written by Betty Shannon Cloyd, a diaconal minister in the United Methodist Church. Children are naturally interested in exploring their connection to God. It behooves parents and caregivers to create the right milieu for this to take place in the home.
Cloyd looks at the ages and stages of spiritual development in children and then outlines some guidelines for teaching them to pray. She suggests they use their own words, practice listening to God, and realize the importance of putting feet on their prayers through daily actions. After delineating the various forms of prayer, Cloyd comes up with a creative series of activities designed to enhance a child's experience of prayer. Among the best of these are a prayer box, prayer bracelets, and the linking of prayer with movement. Children and Prayer is a handy tool kit for Christian parents and teachers.