Here is a very simple and kid friendly ritual that you can use. Feel free to modify as your needs demand.

Blessed Be!


Supplies:

Five Candles -- yellow, two red, blue, green,
A bowl of water
A bowl of dirt
A feather
Bell for each of the children participating

Ritual:

Arrange the colored candles and other items in a circle around you. In the East put the yellow candle and the feather. In the South put the red candle. In the West put the bowl of water and the blue candle. And finally in the North put the bowl of dirt and the green candle. Light these candles as you set them out. Walk with your children from candle to candle, ringing a bell as you leave from candle to another.

Start in the East and tell them that it represents Air. Wave the feather at them so that they can feel the wind.

In the South tell them that here is Fire represented. Carefully let them feel the heat from the candle.

In the West talk to them about Water. Have them wash their hands in the water.

In the North speak about the element of Earth. Let them touch the dirt.

When you return to the Center talk to them about the Goddess and the God and how they are always there. Let them know about Love and the Blessings that the Gods can give us. If you are outdoors then have them look up at the moon. Tell them that tonight is the night of the Mother Goddess, represented by the Full Moon. While you are doing this you can light the red candle to represent the mother aspect.

Read to them the Rede of the Mother. Or just tell them what the Mother means to your family. Let them know that they are loved always and that the Mother provides for all of her children.

According to Starweaver's Corner this full moon in Taurus is about stability and physicality; persistence and pleasure. It can manifest something desirable and keeping it safe and sound for continued enjoyment.


So in this theme, your family can take time tonight to talk about the goals of the family. What things are you going to work together on in the coming months? You can drum, if you have them, or just chant some songs to raise some energy to bring this goal or goals into reality.

When you are done you can break bread with your family, being sure to leave a little to offer to the Gods.

To close circle we just walk widdershins and say "Goodbye" to each of the elements.