Session 9: Creativity in Nature Part of World of Wonder In This Section Introduction From World of Wonder Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. — Langston Hughes, 20th-century... Session-at-a-Glance From World of Wonder Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — The Most Beautiful Bower in the World 10 Activity 3: Creative Nests 25... 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 Most Beautiful Bower in the World From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Most Beautiful Bower in the World" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are... Activity 3: Creative Nests From World of Wonder Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Cardboard boxes large enough for making a child-sized "nest" Recycled items and art supplies for... Activity 4: Creativity in Nature Videos From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access and a large monitor or a digital projector and screen Preparation for... Closing From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder Mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 1, Mural Image - Bowerbird, and tape Closing song... Leader Reflection and Planning From World of Wonder Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately after the session, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with other team... Faith In Action: Multigenerational Recycled Art Workshop From World of Wonder Activity time: 120 minutes Materials for Activity Recycled items and art supplies, such as paper towel tubes, magazines, fabric scraps, sea shells, pape... Alternate Activity 1: Welcoming Web Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ball of yarn Preparation for Activity Clear an open space where the group can sit in a circle.... Alternate Activity 2: Birding Expedition From World of Wonder Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity A guide to birds that live in the local ecosystem Lunch-sized paper bags, cloth bags, or small baggies ... Alternate Activity 3: Creative "Ish" Exploration From World of Wonder Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Recycled objects and art supplies, such as tape, paper towel tubes, wallpaper or fabric scraps, shells,... Taking It Home: Creativity in Nature From World of Wonder Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.... The Most Beautiful Bower in the World Janeen K Grohsmeyer From World of Wonder In the land of Australia, where koalas climb high in eucalyptus trees and kangaroos bound across grassy plains on great big feet, a baby bird pecked his... Leader Resource 1: Mural Image - Bowerbird From World of Wonder "Satin Bowerbird" from iStockphoto. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find out More About Session 9, Creativity in Nature From World of Wonder View more creativity in nature on these YouTube videos David Attenborough on bowerbirds (YouTube, 9:28) or this Vogelkop Bowerbird video (YouTube)... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: World of Wonder NEXT: Introduction Download all of World of Wonder (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.