Session 12: Making a Difference Part of Moral Tales In This Section Introduction From Moral Tales I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do... Session-at-a-Glance From Moral Tales Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 3 Activity 1: Gems of Goodness — Responsibility 12 Activity 2: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 3... Spiritual Preparation From Moral Tales To prepare for leading and fully engaging in this session we suggest that you reread the quote at the start of the session by Edward Everett Hale. It is... Welcoming and Entering From Moral Tales Materials for Activity Mosaic gemstones, at least three per participant A colorful cloth A small notebook, approximately two by three inches, and a mark... Opening From Moral Tales Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, an... Activity 1: Gems Of Goodness - Responsibility From Moral Tales Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity Clear glass jar or vase Copies of Handout 1, I Make a Difference for all participants Small notebooks,... Activity 2: Story Basket And Centering From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story, "It's Not My Problem," such... Activity 3: Story - It's Not My Problem From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "It's Not My Problem" A chime, a rain stick, or another calming sound instrument... Activity 4: Role Play - We Can Make A Difference From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Sound making instrument Role play scenarios Preparation for Activity Choose one scenario from the... Activity 5: If I Had A Magic Wand From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Magic wands for all participants, made in Alternate Activity 2: Making Magic Wands, made by you in... Activity 6: Clean-up From Moral Tales Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Plastic tubs or baskets to store markers, pens, stickers and other art materials Waste basket lined with... Closing From Moral Tales Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Moral Compass poster A bold marker, or a piece of card stock and tape or a... Leader Reflection and Planning From Moral Tales Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh.... Faith In Action: Long-term - Responsibility Steps From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity One copy of Leader Resource 1, "I Make a Difference" Grid Newsprint, markers and tape Copies of the Lea... Alternate Activity 1: Candles Of Joys And Sorrows From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Large container, such as ceramic or metal bowl Play sand (can be found at local hardware store) or... Alternate Activity 2: Making Magic Wands From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Sticks or dowels, approximately 1/4-inch diameter and a foot long, or long, stiff straws for all... Alternate Activity 3: All My Friends And Neighbors Make A Difference From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 3, All My Friends and Neighbors - Making a Difference Optional: A piece of pa... Taking It Home: Making a Difference From Moral Tales I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do... Story 1: It's Not My Problem From Moral Tales Adapted from a Thai folk tale. Once upon a time, a queen sat on her balcony eating rice cakes and honey with her chief advisor. As they ate, they gazed... Handout 1: I Make A Difference From Moral Tales I Made a Difference This certificate is to honor the fact that Name___________________________________________________________ Did something about the... Leader Resource 1: I Make A Difference Grid From Moral Tales Problem Small step Small step Small Step Global Warming Turn out lights. Recycle school papers. Start recycling bin in class.... Leader Resource 2: I Make A Difference Commitment to Act From Moral Tales "I Make a Difference" Name_________________________________________ Is concerned about the following problem:... Leader Resource 3: All My Friends and Neighbors - Making a Difference From Moral Tales Use these questions once the children have got the hang of the game.... Find Out More About Making a Difference From Moral Tales Versions of the Burmese and Thai folk tale on which the story, "It's Not My Problem," is based appear in many books: "Not Our Problem" in Margaret Read... PREVIOUS: Find Out More About Session 11 UP: Moral Tales NEXT: Introduction Download all of Moral Tales (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.