Session 10: Joy in Nature: Animal Play Part of World of Wonder In This Section Introduction From World of Wonder The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful. — e.e. cummings, 20th-century American poet (Unitarian) Playing helps animals (including humans) learn... Session-at-a-Glance From World of Wonder Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — The Way of the Otter 10 Activity 3: Animal Charades 10 Activity 4:... Spiritual Preparation From World of Wonder Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Group Covenant (Session 1)... Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Inflatable earth ball or globe, available from... Activity 2: Story - The Way of the Otter From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Way of the Otter" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the sto... Activity 3: Animal Charades From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Leader Resource 1, Animal Charades Preparation for Activity Designate a large space, preferab... Activity 4: Moving Obstacle Course From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Designate a large space, preferably outdoors. Decide how you will form groups. Prepare a list of... Activity 5: Favorite Games From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Designate a large space, preferably outdoors. Description of Activity Go outside.... Closing From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder Mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 2, Mural Image - Otters, and tape Closing song lyri... Leader Reflection and Planning From World of Wonder Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other team leaders... Faith In Action: Toys for a Local Animal Shelter From World of Wonder Materials for Activity Handout 1, Animals Toys from Recycled Materials Toilet paper tubes Clean, used jeans, sweatshirts, fleece items, or old rope... Alternate Activity 1: Cloud Watching From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Drawing paper on clipboards, and crayons or markers Optional: Beach towels Preparation for Activity Sel... Alternate Activity 2: Laughter Yoga From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Read the Description of Activity, and practice the Laughter Yoga exercises until confident leading th... Alternate Activity 3: Animal Play Videos From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access or a DVD player, and a large monitor or digital projector Video footage o... Taking It Home: Joy in Nature: Animal Play From World of Wonder The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful. — e.e. cummings, 20th-century IN TODAY'S SESSION... we played! We learned that, through play, animals,... The Way of the Otter Julie Simon From World of Wonder Daniel firmly grips his paddle and pulls hard against the water.... Handout 1: Animals Toys from Recycled Materials From World of Wonder Braided Dog Toy and Toilet Paper Tube Cat Toy from the Squidoo website. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for... Leader Resource 1: Animal Charades From World of Wonder ELEPHANT GIRAFFE ANTEATER SQUIRREL MOSQUITO FROG ROOSTER SNAKE TURTLE LION APE LIZARD HUMAN BABY WOODPECKER HIPPOPOTAMUS BUTTERFLY... Leader Resource 2: Mural Image Otters From World of Wonder From the blog, Wonkybusker, by Jessica Ek; used with permission.Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From World of Wonder On the website of the National Institute for Play discover anecdotes, science, and opportunities to engage in play to transform ourselves and our world. PREVIOUS: Find out More About Session 9, Creativity in Nature UP: World of Wonder NEXT: Introduction Download all of World of Wonder (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.