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Children have been a major focus of many branches of the [[Theosophical Movement]], with great emphasis placed on their spiritual development and education. See also '''[[Education and the Theosophical Movement]]''' and '''[[Boy Scout Movement and Theosophical Movement]]'''.
Children have been a major focus of many branches of the [[Theosophical Movement]], with great emphasis placed on their spiritual development and education. See also:
::: '''[[Education and the Theosophical Movement]]'''  
::: '''[[Boy Scout Movement and Theosophical Movement]]'''


== Theosophical teachings about children ==
== Theosophical teachings about children ==
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== Literature for children ==
== Literature for children ==


* Bendit, Phoebe D. '''''The Psychic or Over-Sensitive Child'''''. Ojai, Cal., Parents Theosophical Research Group, 1970. 7 pages. Reprinted: 1979, 1986. Reprint of a booklet by the Parents' Group of England in 1955.
* Codd, Clara M. '''''Theosophy for Very Little Children'''''. PTPG Printing, 1982 (after 1916 edition by the T.P.H. Adyar.). Illustrated by Drucilla Lamkey.
*  Gray, Betty, '''The Twisted Rainbow''' : A Book for Children. Ojai, Cal., Parents Theosophical Research Group, 1964. 82 pages.
* Meyer, Constance. '''''The Golden Key''''' : Letters to a Child. Theosophical Order of Service, U.S.A., 1988. 27 pages. Reprinted from a booklet published in Ojai by Parents Theosophical Research Group, 1971, from the eight letters printed in [[The American Theosophist]] in 1950-51.
* Pellan, Martha, compiler. '''''Happiness Through Helping: Stories for Children''''', 1949.
** Second ed. (ed. by Muriel Lauder Lewis), in 2 volumes. Ojai, Cal. Mothers' Research Group, 1954, 47 and 65 pages. Vol. 1 includes part 2 ("God’s Plan — evolution") and Vol. 2 includes parts 1 ("The Brotherhood of All Life") and 3 ("Man in Life and Death") of the 1949 ed.
* Vallyon, June. '''''[https://archive.org/details/peters-great-adventure Peter's Great Adventure]'''''. Ojai, California: Parents' Theosophical Research Group, 1981. 26 pages.
* Weir, Mary Evalyn. '''''[https://archive.org/details/little-brown-elf The Little Brown Elf]'''''. Ojai, California: Parents' Theosophical Research Group, 1975. Illustrated by Mireille Zupa. 48 pages.
* Weir, Mary Evalyn. '''''[https://archive.org/details/little-brown-elf The Little Brown Elf]'''''. Ojai, California: Parents' Theosophical Research Group, 1975. Illustrated by Mireille Zupa. 48 pages.
* Workman, Rona Morris. '''''[https://archive.org/details/mary-ellen-through-the-ages Mary Ellen Through the Ages]'''''. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Press, 1939. Illustrated by Iris Weddell White. 44 pages.
=== Periodicals ===
* ''Children's Annual'', published annually between 1978 and 1987 in the month of December by the [[Theosophical Order of Service#Parents Theosophical Research Group|Parents Theosophical Research Group]], a department of the [[Theosophical Order of Service|TOS]], U.S.A.


== Additional resources ==
== Additional resources ==
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=== Books and pamphlets  ===
=== Books and pamphlets  ===


* Christie, Catherine W. [https://archive.org/details/theosophyforbegi0000chri/mode/2up Theosophy for Beginners and for the use of Lotus Circles]. London: Theosophical Publishing Society, 1909. Dedicated to the New Zealand Section of the Theosophical Society.
* Christie, Catherine W. '''''[https://archive.org/details/theosophyforbegi0000chri/mode/2up Theosophy for Beginners and for the use of Lotus Circles]'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing Society, 1909. Dedicated to the New Zealand Section of the Theosophical Society.
* Mayer, Elizabeth C. The Lotus Songbook. New York: Elizabeth C. Mayer 1897.
* Mayer, Elizabeth C. '''''The Lotus Songbook'''''. New York: Elizabeth C. Mayer 1897.
* Whyte, Ethel M. '''''[https://archive.org/details/talks-with-golden-chain-links Talks with Golden Chain Links]'''''. Adyar, Madras, India: Theoosphical Publishing House, 1916. 66 pages.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==

Latest revision as of 01:42, 28 March 2026

ARTICLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
ARTICLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Children have been a major focus of many branches of the Theosophical Movement, with great emphasis placed on their spiritual development and education. See also:

Education and the Theosophical Movement
Boy Scout Movement and Theosophical Movement

Theosophical teachings about children

Theosophical Society, Adyar

Point Loma and successor organizations

United Lodge of Theosophsts

Literature for children

  • Bendit, Phoebe D. The Psychic or Over-Sensitive Child. Ojai, Cal., Parents Theosophical Research Group, 1970. 7 pages. Reprinted: 1979, 1986. Reprint of a booklet by the Parents' Group of England in 1955.
  • Codd, Clara M. Theosophy for Very Little Children. PTPG Printing, 1982 (after 1916 edition by the T.P.H. Adyar.). Illustrated by Drucilla Lamkey.
  • Gray, Betty, The Twisted Rainbow : A Book for Children. Ojai, Cal., Parents Theosophical Research Group, 1964. 82 pages.
  • Meyer, Constance. The Golden Key : Letters to a Child. Theosophical Order of Service, U.S.A., 1988. 27 pages. Reprinted from a booklet published in Ojai by Parents Theosophical Research Group, 1971, from the eight letters printed in The American Theosophist in 1950-51.
  • Pellan, Martha, compiler. Happiness Through Helping: Stories for Children, 1949.
    • Second ed. (ed. by Muriel Lauder Lewis), in 2 volumes. Ojai, Cal. Mothers' Research Group, 1954, 47 and 65 pages. Vol. 1 includes part 2 ("God’s Plan — evolution") and Vol. 2 includes parts 1 ("The Brotherhood of All Life") and 3 ("Man in Life and Death") of the 1949 ed.
  • Vallyon, June. Peter's Great Adventure. Ojai, California: Parents' Theosophical Research Group, 1981. 26 pages.
  • Weir, Mary Evalyn. The Little Brown Elf. Ojai, California: Parents' Theosophical Research Group, 1975. Illustrated by Mireille Zupa. 48 pages.
  • Workman, Rona Morris. Mary Ellen Through the Ages. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Press, 1939. Illustrated by Iris Weddell White. 44 pages.

Periodicals

Additional resources

Articles

Books and pamphlets

Notes