🌿 CHILDEN OF THE CROWN 🌿

Children of the Crown is a heartfelt educational project designed to celebrate the beauty, history, and cultural diversity of dreadlocks.
Created especially for young dreadheads 5-10 years old and homeschooling families, this initiative helps children explore the roots of their hair with pride, purpose, and creativity.

Dreadlocks have existed across time and culture — from the warriors of Africa to the sages of India, from Viking traditions to Pacific Islander strength.
This project honors that legacy by teaching children that their hair is more than a style — it is a symbol of heritage, identity, and resilience.

Through engaging colouring books, affirmation art, scalp care guides, and hands-on activities, Children of the Crown empowers young ones
to connect with their ancestral stories, appreciate cultural differences, and grow up proud of their crown.

This is not just about hair — it’s about history, connection, and the sacred act of being yourself.

Young girl dressed as a Viking in a dark forest setting with lit candles in the background.
A young girl dressed as a mystical forest creature with antlers and a dark cloak, standing on a wooden platform amidst lit candles in a foggy forest.
A young child with long, dark dreadlocks sitting cross-legged in a forest, surrounded by lit candles. The child is wearing a dark robe with gold celestial symbols, including moons and stars, and a decorative belt. A basket of berries is in front of them. The background features tall trees with intricate carvings, and the scene has a mystical, magical atmosphere.
Two children dressed as fantasy characters in a forest, one with face paint and dreadlocks, looking serious, the other smiling and looking up at the other, surrounded by candles and glowing runes on a wooden post.
Four children with dreadlock hairstyles in a forest, hugging and interacting with a rabbit, and one child hanging upside down from a tree branch.
A young child dressed as a wizard with dreadlocks, wearing a black robe with gold moon and star patterns, surrounded by lit candles in a dark forest setting.
Four young girls with dreadlocks, dressed in tribal-style clothing, in a forest setting with one holding a rabbit. One girl is hanging upside down from a tree, smiling. The scene has a mystical, fairy-tale atmosphere. The logo 'DREADSCHOOL' is in the bottom right corner.
A group of children and two women with dreadlocks laughing and playing in a forest surrounded by candles.
Young boy with long dreadlocks standing in a dimly lit forest surrounded by lit candles and tall trees, with a mysterious and somber atmosphere.
A woman with elaborate blonde dreadlocks stands in a dimly lit room decorated with candles and ornate patterns, looking thoughtfully to the side.
A young girl with long, dreadlocked hair sitting cross-legged in a forest setting with candlelight. She is wearing a black dress decorated with moon and star patterns, with a brown belt. The background shows tall trees and vines, creating a mystical, enchanted atmosphere.
A young girl with long, blonde dreadlocks wearing a dark dress and brown rope belt, smiling while adjusting her antler headband in a forest with glowing candles in the background.

A downloadable scalp + dread care guide designed especially for children.

A black and gold illustrated guide for kids on scalp care, including tips for gentle handling, drying, keeping dreads neat, cleaning, moisturizing, protecting at night, with drawings of a child with dreadlocks, a spray bottle, and a face with dreadlocks.

A Dreadcare Kit – complete with a Wildling Crown, headband, hair ties, beads & thread, dreadcare products, and a limited edition Lokkling Doll for your little one to love.

A beautifully illustrated storybook (ebook format)

Book cover for 'Children of Crown' by Sharna Taylor, featuring a young girl with closed eyes and dreadlocks decorated with gold coins and symbols, against a mystical green and gold background with glowing runes and symbols.

A colouring book featuring young dreadheads from around the world

A collection of black and white illustrations of girls' faces with different hairstyles and accessories, some with flowers and unique hair textures.

Lesson plans for homeschoolers to weave dreadlock culture and hygiene into everyday learning

📚 Children of the Crown — Kids Dread Education Kit

A gentle, engaging introduction to dreadlocks for young minds and their caregivers.

Designed especially for homeschooling parents and for those raising little dreadheads, this kit makes learning about hair, culture, and care fun, respectful, and empowering.

What’s Inside?

  • Cultural Coloring Book:
    Beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations of crowns featuring dread styles representing various cultures that honour and celebrate dreadlocks — African, Viking, Indigenous, Caribbean, and more. Each page includes an affirmation to nurture connection to your roots.

  • Scalp & Dread Care Guide for Kids:
    Easy-to-understand, illustrated guide that teaches children the importance of scalp health and gentle dreadlock care. Includes tips on how to nurture young dreadlocks safely and lovingly.

  • Lokk Dolls & Mini Mannequins:
    Lokk Dolls have been generously gifted by our community to help every child feel seen and celebrated with a doll that wears dreads just like them.
    Also available are mini mannequin heads featuring synthetic dreads- kids can explore gentle touch, twisting techniques, and hair care through fun, hands-on learning that builds confidence and connection.

  • Simple, Heartfelt Lessons:
    Thoughtful, kid-friendly explanations of hair as energy, connection, and culture. These lessons include stories and prompts to encourage children to express what their hair means to them and how it connects them to their family, community, and heritage, as well as teaching simple hygiene and self care.

  • A perfect resource for Homeschoolers:
    This PDF document maps the Children of the Crown dreadlock education course for children aged 6–10 (Stages 1–3) to the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education (PDHPE, History, Geography, English, Visual Arts), Version 9.0. The content encourages self-care, cultural awareness, creativity, and respect for personal and ancestral identity through dreadlock education.

Why Children of the Crown?

  • Encourages respect and pride in natural hair and dreadlocks from a young age

  • Supports gentle, age-appropriate dread care routines

  • Builds cultural awareness and appreciation

  • Empowers kids to take ownership of their unique dreadlock journey

  • Creates a mindful, nurturing atmosphere around hair and identity

🌿 Scalp Care Guide for Kids: Happy Hair, Happy Head! 🌿

Hello, Little Dreadhead!

Taking care of your scalp (the skin under your hair) is super important. When your scalp is happy and healthy, your hair can grow strong and beautiful!

Here’s how you can help your scalp stay clean and cozy:

1. Be Gentle with Your Hair

  • Use your fingers to touch and twist your dreadlocks gently — no pulling or tugging!

  • When washing your hair, don’t scratch your scalp with your nails. Instead, use the pads of your fingers like little soft drums to clean.

2. Keep Your Scalp Clean

  • Wash your hair about once a week with a gentle shampoo made for dreadlocks or sensitive skin.

  • Rinse really well so no shampoo is left behind — leftover shampoo can make your scalp itchy.

3. Dry Your Hair Carefully

  • After washing, pat your hair dry with a soft towel — no rubbing!

  • Let your dreadlocks air dry or use a hairdryer on a low, cool setting. Wet hair can get itchy or smelly if it stays damp too long.

4. Moisturize Your Scalp

  • If your scalp feels dry or itchy, you can use a little natural oil (like coconut or jojoba) — but only a tiny bit!

  • Put the oil on your fingertips, then gently rub it into your scalp. It’s like giving your scalp a little drink.

5. Keep Your Dreadlocks Neat

  • Sometimes dreadlocks like to get a little messy — and that’s okay!

  • If you want, you can twist your dreadlocks gently with your fingers to keep them looking tidy.

  • Avoid using too many products — natural is best for young dreadlocks.

6. Protect Your Hair at Night

  • Wear a soft bonnet, scarf, or sleep cap to keep your hair safe while you sleep.

  • This keeps your dreadlocks cozy and stops them from getting tangled.

Remember:

Your scalp and your hair are part of you — treat them kindly, and they will help you shine!

Activity:
Make a little poster with pictures or drawings showing your favorite scalp care steps! Hang it near your mirror as a reminder to keep your crown healthy.

Kids Dreadlock Care & Fun Pack

perfect for young dreadheads aged 5–12. It's gentle, magical, and full of personality, designed to make hair care fun, educational, and empowering.

🎁 Children of the Crown – Dreadlock Pack for Kids

A playful bundle for mini dread warriors and fairy queens!

🧴 1. Gentle Crown Cleanse (Sensitive Shampoo)

  • Sulfate-free, tear-free, naturally scented (lavender or chamomile)

  • Comes in a fun, squeezable bottle with a friendly mascot on it (like a little dreadlocked fox or dragon!)

💧 2. Soothing Scalp Mist

  • A light, refreshing aloe vera, peppermint + tea tree

  • Helps calm itchy scalps and makes dreadlocks smell nice

  • A great lice deterrent - keep those nits away!

  • Kid-safe formula, lightly magical scent like “Stardust” or “Dreamcloud”

🧢 3. Sleepy Crown Cap (Sleep Bonnet)

  • Soft, stretchy, and fun — in colors like Galaxy Purple, Mermaid Blue, or Forest Green

  • Comes with cute character designs or reversible prints (dragons, flowers, runes, stars)

👑 4. “My Crown” Headband

  • Soft, wide cloth headband for keeping dreads out of their face during play or school

  • Made from bamboo or organic cotton, offered in mystical or elemental themes (Fire, Water, Earth, Air)

🧶 5. Mini Bead Kit

  • Child-safe dread beads in natural wood or smooth resin

  • Carved with symbols (stars, hearts, runes, suns, etc.)

  • Comes with a “bead bag” and “bead threader” with instructions on how to slide beads on with help from a grown-up

🪡 6. Wooly Friend Lock-Doll

  • Mini doll or character with wool dreadlocks

  • Kids can practice gentle care, twisting, or accessorizing

  • Optional: DIY mini wool dread kit so kids can “create” their doll’s hair themselves

🧾 7. Little Booklet: “How to Love Your Crown”

  • 8–12 pages with:

    • Easy scalp/hair care tips

    • Cultural stories from Viking, African, Caribbean, and Indigenous traditions

    • Journal pages: “How I Feel About My Hair,” “Where My Hair Comes From,” “My Hair Powers”

✨ 8. Magic Rune or Charm Necklace

  • A little keepsake symbol for confidence and strength

  • Comes with a note: “Your hair is your crown. Your crown holds your power.”

BONUS ADD-ONS (Optional):

  • 🌈 Dreadlock chalk (temporary, mess-free color sticks for ends of dreads)

  • 🧙‍♂️ Spell cards (affirmations for dreadhead kids: “I am strong,” “I am wild,” “I am kind”)

  • 🎨 Printable coloring posters (hair as magic, dreads as roots/tree branches, etc.)