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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Hooray for local journalism and writers/editors who still do interviews...and write-ups that make me sound intelligent.😊🙌 The Mountain Xpress has been so supportive of my work over the years. #Grateful #gwr #worldrecord #mostplacesofworship mountainx.com/living/spiri...

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Teaching about religion in a way that sparks curiosity or conversation? We want to feature your work! @religionmatters.bsky.social is accepting blog proposals for 2025-2026. You write, I help shape it. DM me or submit here: bit.ly/RMBlogCall #ReligionMatters #EducatorVoices

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Learning about #religion isn’t just knowing what is - it’s knowing what isn’t. 👀 Not all believers think the same. 🧪 Religion ≠ anti-science. 🧍♂️ Atheists have values too. ☮️ Religion isn’t all good… or evil. Nuance > assumptions. #ReligiousLiteracy #WorldReligions

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

That chubby, smiling “Buddha” with the sack? Not the Buddha. Meet Budai – a joyful Chinese monk from 900 CE who became a symbol of abundance. Big vibes, but not Siddhartha. #MythBusting #ReligiousLiteracy #WorldReligions

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Teaching kids about religious holydays? Try this: 🌍 Ask open-ended Qs like: “What’s your favorite part?” “Does it remind you of anything you celebrate?” “What seems unique?” It’s about curiosity, not correctness. 🙌 #ReligiousLiteracy #WorldReligions

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Happy Islamic New Year! 🌙 It’s now year 1447! Not all new years start Jan 1 - #RoshHashanah is Sept 23 this year, #Vaisakhi is April 14, Buddhist & Hindu new years have varying dates in the spring, and Baha’i #Naw-Rúz lands on the spring equinox. #IslamicNewYear #ReligiousLiteracy #Interfaith

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Want to teach kids about #worldreligions? Bring the objects! 📿 A #yarmulke, a singing bowl, or a copy of the #Quran can make learning tangible – but skip the rituals. Show, don’t perform. It’s about education, not appropriation. #ReligiousLiteracy #EduTips

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

It’s World Refugee Day. A time to remember the over 43M people are displaced – many due to religious persecution. Every faith tradition holds the potential for peace. Let’s raise kids who choose compassion over conflict. 🌍💛 #WorldRefugeeDay #peace

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

It’s almost #Solstice weekend! 🌞 North = #SummerSolstice: longest day, shortest night. South = #WinterSolstice: longest night, shortest day. One of 8 sacred days on the Wheel of the Year! Whether you bask in sun or savor the dark, it's a time to pause + celebrate. #Solstice2025 #SolsticeVibes

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National Council for the Social Studies @socialstudies.org · 17/06/2025

🏆 It's time to recognize excellence in social studies education and research. Nominate yourself or a colleague for a NCSS FASSE Award by July 18, 2025: hubs.li/Q03pMnwT0 #edusky #academicsky #socialstudies

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

ICYMI... 🎧My 15 minutes of fame with @mauricebloem.bsky.social on his Walk Talk Listen podcast! 🧠📖✨Sharing my spiritual path and how we can teach kids about the world's religions. 👂Listen via walktalklisten.podbean.com #walktalklisten #interfaith #religiousliteracy #religion #spirituality

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

I’ll be at the Louisville Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11 from 10–5! Come say hi, grab a book, and chat about raising inclusive, curious kids. 📚❤️ More info: www.louisvillebookfestival.com

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Maurice A. Bloem @mauricebloem.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🎧 Ep. 196 of #podcast Walk Talk Listen w/ Vicki Garlock is live! She shares her path from neuroscience to sacred storytelling for kids. 🧠📖✨ @learnreligions.bsky.social Watch the promo + listen via walktalklisten.podbean.com #walktalklisten #VickiGarlock #100mile #interfaith #spirituality

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Join me June 15 in Asheville for a talk on “Why the World’s Religions Still Matter,” hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society. 2:30-4pm, 227 Edgewood Rd. Free & open to all! Details here: www.citizen-times.com/things-to-do...

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

📚 Honored! ABCs of the World’s Religions was featured by Skipping Stones as a top multicultural kids’ book. 🌍 From Altar to Zakat, it celebrates curiosity, connection & faith. 🙌 See the full list: bit.ly/abcs-skipping-stones #WorldReligions4Kids #DiverseBooks #SkippingStonesMagazine

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Just dropped! Thanks to @mauricebloem.bsky.social for his quick work on this #walktalklisten #podcast. Always happy to spread the word about World Religions 4 Kids and how we can work together to increase #empathy #justice and #literacy around #worldreligons walktalklisten.podbean.com

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Thanks to @mauricebloem.bsky.social for a great WalkTalkListen podcast convo. this afternoon. Got to talk about all my favorite things: World Religions 4 Kids, Religion Matters, and myself!😀Watch for the official link to our episode on Wednesday! #worldreligions #walktalklisten #podcast #life

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

The ocean covers 70% of Earth, gives us 50% of our oxygen, and feeds over a billion people. No wonder water is sacred in every major religion...from Hindu baths to Christian baptisms to Islamic wudu. Water is life. Water is sacred. 💧 #WorldOceansDay #InterfaithAwareness

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Today is Pentecost - 50 days after Easter, just like Shavuot is 50 after Passover. The story includes wind, fire, and speaking in tongues, and marks the start of the Christian Church. 🔥🌬️ #Pentecost #ReligiousLiteracy #WorldReligions4Kids

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

It’s Hajj week! 🕋 Over 2 million Muslims are circling the Kaaba, wearing white, reenacting sacred stories, and celebrating Eid al-Adha. A once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey for many. #Hajj2025 #ReligiousLiteracy #WorldReligions4Kids

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

It’s World Environment Day! 🌍💚 Many faiths teach us to care for the Earth – it’s more than green, it’s sacred. Let’s raise a generation that sees sustainability as a spiritual practice. #WorldEnvironmentDay #FaithAndTheEarth #ReligiousLiteracy

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

It's Hajj week! 🌍🕋 The Islamic pilgrimage includes circling the Kaaba, walking briskly between Safa & Marwa, praying at Mt. Arafat, & more. Every Muslim is expected to make the journey at least once if they’re able. Watch the reel to learn more! #Hajj2025

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Excited to be featured in the June 1 edition of Kirkus magazine – with a glowing review for ABCs of the World's Religions! 🌍✨ Check out the digital edition + full review online: tinyurl.com/abcs-world-r... #KirkusReview #WorldReligions4Kids

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Shavuot ends tonight! 🌾 Torah, blintzes, & all-night study vibes. It began as a harvest fest, now it honors the giving of the Torah. Known as Pentecost (Greek for 50) & Festival of Weeks (7 after Passover). Don’t forget Ruth & cheese blintzes! #Shavuot #JewishHolidays

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Fun #Shavuot fact: Hellenistic Jews called it Pentecost ("50" in Greek) because it takes place 50 days after Passover. Christians co-opted that idea to make their own Pentecost...50 days after Easter. #ChristianHistory #Judaism #Pentecost

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

It’s Shavuot! Once an ag festival, now a celebration of receiving the Torah. Think late-night study, the Book of Ruth, and cheese blintzes. Also, fun fact: ancient Jews called it Pentecost (50 days after Passover – not Easter). #Shavuot #JewishHolidays

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

This week, Baha’is honor the Ascension of Baha’u’llah (d. 1892), their founder and a manifestation of the divine. His shrine in Israel is a sacred site, and the day is marked with prayer and remembrance. 🕊️ #Bahai #WorldReligions4Kids #KnowYourNeighbor

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

✨ “A must for classroom and library shelves alike.” – Kirkus ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ABCs of the World’s Religions sparks empathy, curiosity & global awareness. Perfect for summer reading or classroom refresh! 🔗 worldreligions4kids.com #ReligiousLiteracy #TeacherResources #Kirkus

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Teaching tolerance isn’t enough. Join the Religions of Raleigh Experience June 28–30 to explore lived religion with faith leaders + educators. $200 covers transportation to all sites. 🔗 bit.ly/RoR2025 🌍 worldreligions4kids.com #TeacherPD #ReligiousLiteracy

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

🌏✨ As AAPI Heritage Month wraps up, let’s celebrate the rich religious diversity of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities – think Buddhist temples, home altars, & ancient traditions. Quiz your geo skills + learn how faith connects generations! #AAPIHeritageMonth

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Today is the Baha’i celebration of the Declaration of the Báb – a pivotal figure who opened the door for the Baha’i faith. His legacy of spiritual renewal and social change lives on. Learn more: worldreligions4kids.com #BahaiFaith #ReligiousLiteracy #DeclarationOfTheBab

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Happy Cultural Diversity Day! 🎉 Art, language, dress, and dance – religion and culture are more connected than you think. From Renaissance art to bhangra dancing, we grow when we explore both. worldreligions4kids.com #CulturalDiversityDay #ReligiousLiteracy

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

✨ 6 worship spaces. 3 days. 1 unforgettable experience. Visit a mosque, temple, church, synagogue, gurdwara & more – June 28–30 in Raleigh. Not your average PD! 🔗 bit.ly/RoR2025 🌐 worldreligions4kids.com #ReligiousLiteracy #EducatorsInRaleigh

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

May = Jewish American Heritage Month! From bagels to Nobel Prizes, civil rights to the Supreme Court, Jewish Americans have shaped the U.S. since 1654. Time to honor their culture, faith & legacy. ✡️ More at worldreligions4kids.com #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth #ReligiousLiteracy

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

📚 Big news! ABCs of the World's Religions just got a glowing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review from Kirkus! “A must for classroom and library shelves.” Multifaith ed is getting the spotlight it deserves. 🙌 Read more + grab a copy: worldreligions4kids.com #InterfaithLiteracy

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Today is Lag B’Omer – a Jewish celebration on day 33 of the 49-day Omer countdown. A time for bonfires, weddings, and celebrating the end of an ancient plague. 🔥✡️ Does your tradition include periods of counting or reflection? #LagBOmer #ReligiousLiteracy

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Happy International Day of Families! 💛 1 in 5 Americans were raised in #multifaith homes, and nearly 40% of recent marriages cross religious lines. Faith is family, and family is beautifully diverse. Tell us your multifaith family story! #Interfaith #FamilyDay

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🌍 Ever visited a mosque, gurdwara, temple & synagogue in one weekend? You can June 28–30 in Raleigh! For educators teaching real-world religious literacy. 6 worship sites, 3 practices, expert talks & deep convo. 🎟️ $200 covers transport & museum entry. 🔗 bit.ly/RoR2025

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Last night’s full moon marked Vesak! 🌕✨ A major Buddhist holyday honoring the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death – all said to happen on the same day! Some Hindus celebrate too. Lanterns + tea baths for Buddha = a vibe. worldreligions4kids.com #Vesak #Buddhism

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Some Random Monk @phranicholas.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Happy Vesak Day for those who celebrate. The full moon day of May, coming up on May 12th. @antonioguterres.bsky.social focusing this year on 'profound global challenges' to which peaceful Buddhists 🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ can perhaps bring some harmony? #Buddhism #Wesak #Vesak #Buddha

“On this Day of Vesak, I extend my warmest wishes to Buddhists worldwide as they commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. The Buddha’s teachings of compassion, tolerance and selfless service resonate deeply with the values of the United Nations. In an era of profound global challenges, these timeless principles must guide our shared path forward. As we honor this sacred occasion, may we be inspired to bridge divides, foster solidarity, and work together towards a more peaceful, sustainable and harmonious world.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the Day of Vesak observed on May 12, 2025

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

It’s AAPI Heritage Month! Did you know 40% of Asian Americans connect to religion for cultural or family reasons – not just faith? 🧧🕯️ Let’s celebrate the rich spiritual diversity across AAPI communities. #AAPIHeritageMonth #ReligiousLiteracy

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

🌕 This weekend = Vesak! Buddhists celebrate the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment & death. 🎂 Birthday party 🛁 Baby Buddha bath 🏮 Lantern crafts 🕉️ Some Hindus celebrate too! More fun facts here 👉 multiculturalkidblogs.com/2019/05/17/1... #Vesak #Buddhism #WorldReligions4Kids

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🌟 May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Explore Judaism with your kids – virtual synagogue tours, kids’ books, yarmulkes, & tzedakah (charity). Judaism isn’t one-size-fits-all – learn about its diverse branches! #JAHM #Judaism #Tzedakah #WorldReligions4Kids

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

✨Red carpet vibes + big mission! Honored to accept an award for ABCs of the World’s Religions at the Intl Impact Book Awards. Teaching kids #worldreligions can promote a more holistic understanding of global diversity & make everyone feel seen. 💫🌍📚 #WorldReligions4Kids #ReligiousLiteracy

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Vicki Garlock - World Religions 4 Kids @learnreligions.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Today is World #Labyrinth Day! 🌀 Unlike ancient mazes, modern labyrinths are easy to walk and used for meditation. Found worldwide – on cave walls, in cathedrals, and public parks – they’re for everyone. Find one near you & walk it today. #WorldLabyrinthDay

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