Prayer

The Importance of Prayer

Prayer offers a meaningful foundation for spiritual development in our youngest learners. At Littleton C of E Nursery and Infant School, prayer serves as a gentle introduction to faith and provides numerous benefits for children's holistic development.

Nurturing Spiritual Growth

Prayer helps children develop an understanding of spirituality from an early age. It introduces them to core Christian values while respecting diverse backgrounds and beliefs. These moments of reflection create space for children to connect with something greater than themselves.

Building Community

When children pray together, they experience a sense of belonging and shared purpose. These collective moments strengthen the school community and help children feel connected to one another and to the school's Christian ethos.

Developing Emotional Intelligence

Prayer provides opportunities for children to express gratitude, hopes, and concerns. This practice helps young children identify and articulate their feelings, developing important emotional awareness and vocabulary.

Fostering Reflection and Mindfulness

In today's busy world, prayer offers children valuable moments of stillness and reflection. These quiet times help children develop focus and mindfulness skills that benefit their overall wellbeing and learning.

Supporting Personal Development

Through prayer, children learn important values such as compassion, gratitude, and respect for others. These values form the foundation of positive character development and citizenship.

Prayer at Littleton C of E Nursery and Infant School is always inclusive and age-appropriate, respecting the diverse backgrounds of our families while celebrating our Christian foundation.

Spelthorne Schools Prayer Group

Spelthorne prayer group meet monthly on a Friday morning to pray for our children, their families, teachers, and all school-related situations.

If you would like to know more about this group, share a prayer, and maybe join them. Please contact Val Edwards: info@spelthorneschoolsprayergroup.org