This practical, easy-to-use teacher's guide contains nine hands-on workshops on Baha'i Public Speaking. It is designed to prepare Baha'is of all ages with the skills and qualities needed to become more effective teachers of the Faith. Participants will learn to speak clearly and with confidence-from the kitchen table to the conference hall. Communicate effectively, whether giving a fireside, sharing a Feast report, telling stories at a Holy Day celebration, offering a prayer at a devotional gathering, teaching a children's class, presenting materials to public officials, speaking at a large event, or talking with family members during a home visit. Using a step-by-step approach, participants will learn to stand up with courage in front of a group, speak with a strong clear voice, research the Baha'i Writings, memorize selected passages, answer questions about the Faith, give short fireside talks, and develop their own speaking style. Complete with copy-ready student handouts, each lesson includes: * Warm-up activities * Speaking tips * Practice exercises * Homework assignment Baha'i Public Speaking is a great resource for junior youth groups and campus clubs. Local Assemblies will also find it to be a useful tool for seeker response representatives and public information officers. Opportunities to share Baha'i passages and speak directly about the Faith are multiplying. Be prepared

The Baha'i Writings state that "the education and training of children is among the most meritorious acts of humankind." Filled with fun, hands-on, kid-tested learning activities, this theme book is the fifth in a series of easy-to-use teacher's guides designed for Baha'i children's classes. Inside you will find a treasure trove of ideas for Baha'i summer and winter schools, Holy Day programs, academic classrooms, home schoolers and weekend retreats. The book has four sections: * The Power of Unity * Unity in Diversity * The Colors We Are * Overcoming Prejudice The index at the back of the book makes it easy to find exactly what you need. Choose from stories, songs, crafts, outdoor games, puzzles, memory quotes, felt lessons, demonstrations, student worksheets, discussion starters, poetry, role plays, a mini opera and much more.

The Baha'i Writings state that "the education and training of children is among the most meritorious acts of humankind." Filled with fun, hands-on, kid-tested learning activities, this theme book is the first in a series of easy-to-use teacher's guides designed for Baha'i children's classes. Inside you will find a treasure trove of ideas for Baha'i summer and winter schools, Holy Day programs, academic classrooms, home schoolers and weekend retreats. The book has four sections: * The Kingdoms of Creation * God, the Creator * Prayer, Our Connection with God * What is a Human Being? The index at the back of the book makes it easy to find exactly what you need. Choose from readings and stories, demonstrations, crafts, songs, games, felt lessons, discussion starters, memory quotes, word puzzles, outdoor and movement activities, thinking and meditation exercises, a quiz show and more.

The Baha'i Writings state that "the education and training of children is among the most meritorious acts of humankind." Filled with fun, hands-on, kid-tested learning activities, this theme book is the third in a series of easy-to-use teacher's guides designed for Baha'i children's classes. Inside you will find a treasure trove of ideas for Baha'i summer and winter schools, Holy Day programs, academic classrooms, home schoolers and weekend retreats. The book has four sections: * The Bab: His Birth, Early Life and Station * Declaration of the Bab * Martyrdom of the Bab * The Primal Point The index at the back of the book makes it easy to find exactly what you need. Choose from stories, songs, crafts, games, puzzles, memory quotes, felt lessons, demonstrations, map exercises, student worksheets, discussion starters, group research projects, a treasure hunt, a reader's theater and much more.

The Baha'i Writings state that "the education and training of children is among the most meritorious acts of humankind." Filled with fun, hands-on, kid-tested learning activities, this theme book is the fourth in a series of easy-to-use teacher's guides designed for Baha'i children's classes. Inside you will find a treasure trove of ideas for Baha'i summer and winter schools, Holy Day programs, academic classrooms, home schoolers and weekend retreats. The book has four sections: * The Birth of Baha'u'llah, His Early Life and Station * Declaration of Baha'u'llah * Exiles and Imprisonment * Clouds of Glory The index at the back of the book makes it easy to find exactly what you need. Choose from stories, songs, crafts, games, puzzles, felt lessons, map activities, memory quotes, demonstrations, role plays, creative writing, simulations of the Black Pit and Baha'u'llah's walk to Baghdad, a quiz show and much more.