We should cultivate our children's inner desire for the coming of the Redemption and allow it to develop by educating them about the Redemption and Mashiach.
A child's connection with the Redemption should also be reflected in the structure of the environment in which he lives -- his home, and in particular, in his individual room. Every child should make his room a "sanctuary in microcosm" by the prominent display of a Siddur, a Chumash, a Tanya, and a charity box, reflecting "the three pillars on which the world stands, Torah study, prayer, and deeds of kindness".
These instructions pertain even to a very small child who has not yet begun to speak. And other members of his family can study some Torah or can pray from his Siddur in his behalf and they can give charity for his merit, in his charity box.
It is proper that every child, even newborns, join Tzivot HaShem, to be a member of the "Army of G-d", which is a Jewish Children's club established by the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Every Jewish boy and girl is chosen by G-d to be His “soldier”. Their duty is to banish the Evil Inclination, and influence the entire world to follow the Good Inclination.
There are Torah Scrolls written especially for children, it is a good idea for every child to obtain his or her very own letter in one of these Torahs.
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