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… K Grohsmeyer … COLORING SHEET … "The Gift of Giving" (PDF) Illustration: Paul … church. In the RE room, pictures of animals were on the walls: bunnies …Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Animals, Brokenness, Food Justice, Generosity, Human Rights, Interdependence, Kindness, Money, Sacrifice, Unitarian Universalism -
… Adapted from a version on the 2003 International Year of FreshWater website. One day a … to obey, and turned some small animals away. But then the lion …Story | December 10, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Arrogance, Choice, Earth-Centered, Generosity, Gratitude, Interdependence, Kindness, Nature, Power, Regret -
… Stories). It was lovely summer weather in the country. A duck was on … upon; and, above all, beware of the cat." The ducklings did as … dive, but was avoided by all other animals, because of its ugly …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Animals, Awe, Beauty, Dignity, Direct Experience, Identity, Inclusion, Joy, Kindness, Oppression, Relationships -
… Permission to use "The Dog at the Well" in this … by Marilyn McFarlane, author of Sacred Myths: Stories of World … the trip down the well. "This poor animal is as thirsty as I was," the …Story | December 10, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Caring, Conscience, Empathy, Generosity, Hope, Interdependence, Islam, Kindness, Nature, Redemption
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… Adapted from an Indian folk tale. There was once a wise woman who … was never wrong — not ever. Some of the children of the village … questions about the planets, the animals, and the world. No matter …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Anger, Choice, Ethics, Kindness, Mindfulness, Nonviolence, Peace, Redemption, Responsibility, Reverence -
… By Sarah Conover Print and copy the coloring sheet by Suzi Grossman … From the book Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and … and swift. He had the body of an animal but the intelligence and …Story | By Sarah Conover | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Authority, Buddhism, Empathy, Good, Kindness, Nature, Power, Reconciliation, Shame -
… tale. Uthman ibn Affan was one of the very first followers of the … people of Medinah and all of their animals were running out of food. In …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Caring, Empathy, Food, Generosity, Grace, Islam, Kindness
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… Lyon Fahs … COLORING SHEET … "The Picture on the Kitchen Wall" … story. Long, long ago in the land of China there lived a very old … Kung's family was very fond of pet animals, especially dogs. It is said …Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Direct Experience, Family, Fathers, God, Home, Kindness, Peace, Relationships -
… An adaptation of Matthew 5:1-11, Christian scripture. … he asks us to pay attention to: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Christianity, Forgiveness, Humility, Justice, Kindness, Love, Peace, Spirituality -
… Adapted from the story, "We Are All One," in … until one day a strange illness of the eyes came into their home. … was showing the beginning symptoms of the illness, rubbing her eyes and …Story | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Compassion, Connections, Empathy, Interdependence, Kindness, Nature
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… by Gail Forsyth-Vail, a Tapestry of Faith Toolkit book (Boston: UUA, … 2007). Used with permission. Once there was a little girl named … stars, asking, "What are stars made of? How are they born? Do they die? …Story | By Gail Forsyth-Vail | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: Animals, Compassion, Education, Empathy, Hinduism, History, Humanism, Interdependence, Kindness, Love, Mothers, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Reason, Unitarian Universalism -
… Based on "A Calabash of Poi," originally published in In the Path of the Trade Winds by Coral Wells …Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Aging, Food Justice, Generosity, Goddess, Greed, Hospitality, Immigration, Indigenous American, Kindness, Immigration -
… this story participatory: Open up the storytelling circle to include a … will be "on stage" and who will be "off stage" when the story begins. If you have room, designate an area off to one side to be the inn, where …Story | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Caring, Christianity, Compassion, Empathy, Ethics, Generosity, Kindness, Service
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… Lyon Fahs … COLORING SHEET … "The Very Short Rule" (PDF) … they would find him in the house of a friend. And the number of people who would come might fill …Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anti-Oppression, Christianity, Empathy, Good, Human Rights, Interdependence, Justice, Kindness, Relationships, Spiritual Practice -
… An Indian tale of speaking kindly, from Teaching … Permission pending. Read or tell the story. Once upon a time in … At sunset, she would be a canvas of pink and red and orange, and …Story | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Buddhism, Equity, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Greed, Kindness, Oppression, Power, Relationships, Respect, Worth -
… … Materials for Activity … A copy of the story "Jelly Beans" A bell, … is different from other segments of the session. For example, adjust …Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Friendship, Kindness, Relationships -
… for Youth and Young Adults of Color. When I was 24, my father gave me a new name. I was … in graduate school. The professor required all students who …Story | October 15, 2012 | For Adults | From Building the World We Dream About for Young AdultsTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Brokenness, Character, Community, Connections, Diversity, Faith, Forgiveness, Hope, Kindness, Unitarian Universalism, Multiculturalism -
… (PDF) Illustration: Nancy Meshkoff Read or tell the story. Once upon a time a girl … yard with her big sister and some of her sister's friends, while her …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Buddhism, Caring, Discernment, Kindness, Mindfulness, Presence, Purpose, Relationships, Service, Wisdom -
… … Materials for Activity … A copy of the story, "The Two Brothers" … and mural paper (a large roll of paper) or a small bath mat … …Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Family, Generosity, Kindness, Sacrifice -
… Pearmain … COLORING SHEET … "Grandmother's Lesson" (PDF) Illustration: Nancy Meshkoff A contemporary story by Elisa … based on the Jewish tradition of the Passover Seder. Before …Story | By Elisa Davy Pearmain | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, Community, Food Justice, Generosity, Grace, Inclusion, Judaism, Kindness, Relationships, Spiritual Practice