Session 14: Love Surrounds Us in Nature Part of Love Surrounds Us In This Section Introduction From Love Surrounds Us It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of th... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Surrounds Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — The Great Kapok Tree, A Tale of the Amazon Rainforest 10 Activity 2:... Spiritual Preparation From Love Surrounds Us It is often overlooked how precious each living thing is to all of us. We forget the tree that shelters animals or the plant that provides sustenance. Welcoming and Entering From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Preparation for Activity If you have not previously made... Opening for Session 14, Love Surrounds Us in Nature From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or... Activity 1: Story, The Great Kapok Tree, A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Great Kapok Tree, A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest" A world map or a globe... Activity 2: Shake-and-Make Animals From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Animals for Shake-and-Make Three bowls Modeling clay in red, yellow, blue, and green... Activity 3: Rainforest Life From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A large cardboard box, such as an appliance container Leader Resource 2, Amazon Animals Construction pa... Closing From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite everyone to gather in a circle and hold hands. Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Surrounds Us Think about the participants who participated in the session today. Did they learn what it means to be interconnected?... Faith In Action: Adopt a Rainforest From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Construction or poster paper and color markers Container or shoe box for collecting money Rubber cement or glue Use tape or other... Alternate Activity 1: The Great Kapok Tree Play From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Great Kapok Tree, A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest" Leader Resource 2, Amazon... Alternate Activity 2: Fish Kite From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Two sheets of large, light-colored construction paper per participant Bright-colored crayons and/or... Alternate Activity 3: Heart Ribbon Magnet From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Felt hearts mounted on felt squares and magnets, assembled in Session 2, Alternate Activity 1 A roll of... Taking It Home: Love Surrounds Us in Nature From Love Surrounds Us It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of th... The Great Kapok Tree, A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest From Love Surrounds Us Book by Lynne Cherry (A Gulliver Green Book), (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990); permission pending. Two men walked into the rain forest.... Leader Resource 1: Animals for Shake-and-Make From Love Surrounds Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing... Leader Resource 2: Amazon Animals From Love Surrounds Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Love Surrounds Us Rainforest Animals and Habitats Download a booklet to print out on the Enchanted Learning website. Find information on the Rainforest Animals website. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Surrounds Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Surrounds Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.