Session 2: Love Surrounds Us Sharing

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Part of Love Surrounds Us, Grades K-1

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Introduction
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I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. — Maya Angelou, poet and author In this session, children use positive words and actions as they learn and live our First Principle, affirming the inherent…
Session-at-a-Glance
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — Jesus Teaches the Beatitudes 15 Activity 2: Love Surrounds Us Circle Game 15 Activity 3: Respectful Role Playing 15 Faith in Action: Respectful Words and Hands Posters 30 Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Heart Ribbon Magnet 1…
Spiritual Preparation
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Most of us have been hurt by the words or actions of others. This can happen in any of our beloved communities. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Focus on a time when you were hurt by another’s words or actions. How had you felt about this person before the hurtful words or actions? How did you…
Welcoming and Entering
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Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Red construction paper, five large sheets Permanent marker List of participant’s names Session 1, Leader Resource 1, Rote Teaching — Love Surrounds Us Song Preparation for Activity If you have not previous…
Opening for Session 2
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Red cloth for centering table Preparation for Activity If you have not previously made ribbons sticks or wrist ribbons …
Activity 1: Story, Jesus Teaches the Beatitudes
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story “Jesus Teaches the Beatitudes” A copy of a Bible, New Revised Standard Version or another version Optional: “Jesus Teaches the Beatitudes” coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Read the story, including the biblic…
Activity 2: Love Surrounds Us Circle Game
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Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Identify a large, open, indoor or outdoor space to use for this activity. Read the Description of Activity and be sure you understand the game directions. Be ready to tell a way “love surrounds you,” to start the game. Description of Activity…
Activity 3: Respectful Role Playing
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Respectful Role Playing Cards Preparation for Activity Make two copies of Leader Resource 1. Keep one copy intact and cut apart the other to make the cards….
Closing
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Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite everyone to gather in a circle and hold hands….
Leader Reflection and Planning
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Children understand respect by feeling respected. Think through your time together. Were there times when respectful words or actions were not used? How can you help children understand respect better in future sessions?
Faith In Action: Respectful Words and Hands Posters
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity 11x17-inch drawing paper Poster captions on card stock or sticker paper A variety of crayons and/or color markers Glue Poster-mounting squares or tape Preparation for Activity Create these poster captions, either by printing them off the computer o…
Alternate Activity 1: Heart Ribbon Magnet
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Magnets Flat magnets at least 1x2 inches Felt, in at least two colors Craft glue Seven rolls of 1/8-inch ribbon: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet Sharp scissors or one-hole punch Permanent marker Preparation for Activity Purchas…
Alternate Activity 2: All People Are Special
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Magazines to cut up that include photos of individuals who are not well known Corrugated cardboard Wooden tongue depressors (wide craft sticks; plain or in colors) and permanent marker Craft glue Adhesive magnetic tape and scissors Preparation for…
Taking It Home: Love Surrounds Us Sharing
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I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. — Maya Angelou, poet and author IN TODAY’S SESSION… we learned how we use respectful words and actions in our relationships. Respectful words and actions…
Jesus Teaches the Beatitudes
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An adaptation of Matthew 5:1-11, Christian scripture. Jesus was a teacher. He lived thousands of years ago, in the part of the world we now call the Middle East. Jesus taught people how to use words and actions in a loving manner. There are many different ideas about God….
Leader Resource 1: Respectful Role Playing Cards
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- — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - You are building with blocks. Someone comes over and wants to play. Show us what might happen. What are some respectful actions and words to use when sharing blocks?…
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The Beatitudes The text of Matthew 5: 1-11 in the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible reads: When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him….

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