Session 19: The Wonder of Weather Part of Chalice Children In This Section Introduction From Chalice Children For the sun, for rain and thunder, for the seasons' harmony . . .... Session-at-a-Glance From Chalice Children Activity Minutes Activity 1: Free Play 15 Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition 5 Activity 3: Circle Time 5 Activity 4: Story 5 Activity 5: Sunny and Sto... Spiritual Preparation From Chalice Children Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. How do you observe the weather?... Opening From Chalice Children Description of Activity In the Chalice Children program, sessions begin with Activity 1, Free Play, rather than a formal Opening. The chalice is lit in... Activity 1: Free Play From Chalice Children Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a storybook, manipulatives, dramatic pl... Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters from Session 1. Activity 3: Circle Time From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice with tea light flame or other preschool chalice opt... Activity 4: Story From Chalice Children Materials for Activity ... Activity 5: Sunny and Stormy Skies From Chalice Children Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Cotton balls, at least 12 per child Glue sticks Light blue construction paper, one sheet per child Dark... Activity 6: Raindrops and Clouds From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity For each station: Two clear bowls of warm water; a tray; cotton balls, several for each child; (optional... Activity 7: Circle Games From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Cotton balls Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs listed in... Closing From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelope, hole punch, and yarn or... Leader Reflection and Planning From Chalice Children Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leader: How do we feel about what went on during this session? Why?... Alternate Activity 1: Outdoors in Wind or Snow From Chalice Children Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Map out a walk around the grounds, making sure that it will be accessible to everyone in the group.... Taking It Home: The Wonder of Weather From Chalice Children For the sun, for rain and thunder, for the seasons' harmony . . . — "For the Earth Forever Turning," Hymn 163 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S... Find Out More From Chalice Children The quote for this session comes from "For the Earth Forever Turning" by Kim Oler, Hymn 163 in Singing the Living Tradition. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Chalice Children NEXT: Introduction Download all of Chalice Children (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.