Younger and older Friends can be members of the audience. If you're looking for a way to keep your class interested in the story of Joseph, try this hands on craft idea that was used at Annapolis Monthly Meeting. First purchase some inexpensive cotton muslin and some light weight rope or twine, approximately one yard for each child in the class. Cut the muslin into yard lengths and fold in half. Next cut a neck opening in each length of muslin.
Older children can use more elaborate decorations if desired.
Now cut a length of rope for each child to use as a belt. Have the children wear their coats when they rejoin the adults at rise of Meeting. During class you can read the story of Joseph and ask some questions to get the kids thinking about the story. Invite the kids to ask their own questions or retell the story in their own words. The Quaking Post is a publication of the Baltimore Yearly Meeting Religious Education Committee.