The children in my setting the other just suddenly started a complicated discussion about church and " the mosque" before we knew it they has set up rows of chairs , donned hats, "neck ties" and head scarves and were discussing what you have to say in church. One said and I quote "You have to say Hallelujah , very loudly" Another said " NO you put your hands together and say "Praise the Lord and Amen" One of the little girls knelt on the floor and said "Allah , Allah" This was all spontaneous and not adult led at all. They set up their own " place of worship" and the "Interfaith" ceremony seemed to work well for them lol. We spoke to all the parents involved and none seemed offended or concerned but the children did start this activity themselves. Of course it all disintegrated when one of the children said very forcefully that in their church they say " Our Father who farts on heaven, Hello is your name" I,m not sure that adults setting up a mock up of a religious place of worship in a setting is acceptable though as some parents may be offended. Perhaps you could arrange visits to places of worship to see where people get married or have the children bring in photos of their parents weddings to discuss the different places people do get married. Then just provide the role play "props" to see what the children do with them?
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