Session 27: Teddy Bear Month — Lost! Part of Chalice Children In This Section Introduction From Chalice Children When I am frightened, will you reassure me? — from "When I Am Frightened," Hymn 1012 in Singing the Journey The theme of this session is "Sharing our... 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: Bear Hide and... Spiritual Preparation From Chalice Children Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection.... 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 Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: This Is the Bear and ... Activity 5: Bear Hide and Seek From Chalice Children Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Extra stuffed animals for children who do not bring one Large blanket or cardboard box, big enough to... Activity 6: Circle Games From Chalice Children Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Teddy Grahams Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs listed i... 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?... Taking It Home From Chalice Children When I am frightened, will you reassure me? — from "When I Am Frightened," Hymn 1012 in Singing the Journey IN TODAY'S SESSION . . .... Find Out More From Chalice Children Watch the YouTube video "Teigan Gets Lost" for gentle (child-appropriate) suggestions on what children should do if they get lost. Part I shows... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Chalice Children NEXT: Introduction Download all of Chalice Children (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.