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One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion. — Simone de Beauvoir, 20th-century French author A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Faithful JourneysCurriculum page -
The law of heaven is love. – Hosea Ballou IN TODAY'S SESSION... We focused on early Universalist preacher Hosea Ballou as an example of someone in history who translated Unitarian Universalist beliefs into faithful action. The children learned about the first Unitarian Universalist Principle,...Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Faithful JourneysCurriculum page
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In our era the road to holiness necessarily passes through the world of action. — Dag Hammarskjold IN TODAY'S SESSION... Children were introduced to the central idea of the Faithful Journeys curriculum: Unitarian Universalists express faith in our actions and behaviors. We began the journey...Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Faithful JourneysCurriculum page
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Drops that gather one by one finally form a sea. — Persian proverb IN TODAY'S SESSION... We focused on the theme of cooperation. The children acted out an Aesop's fable about an old woman who taught her children that they would be stronger in life if they worked together and appreciated one...Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Moral TalesCurriculum page -
One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest. — Maya Angelou DURING TODAY'S SESSION ... We focused on the virtue of courage, and how it is...Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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Riches that leave another poor I do not want. — Andre Gide IN TODAY'S SESSION... Today we talked about the importance of fairness and justice and the necessity of taking action in the face of injustice. We heard a story about a kingdom where a greedy king hoards all the food for himself. A huge...Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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This is the sum of all true righteousness — Treat others, as thou wouldst thyself be treated. Do nothing to thy neighbor, which hereafter Thou wouldst not have thy neighbor do to thee. — The Mahabharata IN TODAY'S SESSION... We heard the story, "The Good Samaritan." We talked about the fact that...Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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To enter into the presence of another human being ... is to enter into the presence of God in a new and different way. — Stephen L. Carter In Today's Session... Today we heard a story about a very argumentative third grade class. The school teacher asked his rabbi for advice....Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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Hospitality ... is the stance of the heart that is abandoned to Love. —Daniel Homan and Lonni Collins Pratt IN TODAY'S SESSION... We shared a story in which Middle Eastern folk hero, Nasruddin, was unwelcome at a feast when wearing dirty, ragged clothes....Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we would find in each person's life, sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow IN TODAY'S SESSION... The children heard a story about two friends who journey across the desert....Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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The first duty of love is to listen. — Paul Tillich IN TODAY'S SESSION... Today the children learned about empathy as a tool for treating others with caring, compassion and respect, and for making moral decisions about how to act in the world. They heard a folk tale from Scotland about a seal...Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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Rain does not fall on one roof alone. — Cameroonian proverb. IN TODAY'S SESSION... We heard the story, "We are All One," and tried to imagine what various living beings — human and non-human — might say to us if we could understand them. We made a web together and learned about the seventh...Taking It Home | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3, Families | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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Utility | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3 | From Faithful JourneysTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Humanism, Nature, Reason, Science, WonderCurriculum page
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Utility | October 26, 2011 | For Grades 2-3 | From Faithful JourneysTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), 6th Principle (World Community), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Brokenness, Faith, Interdependence, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, UniversalismCurriculum page
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Blindfolds A bell or other sound instrument Chairs, cones or other objects to create a simple obstacle course. Preparation for Activity Find an open space you can use that is at least fifteen feet across. If you can't get this much space in your...Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Sound maker Preparation for Activity Make sure you have adequate open space for this game. Description of Activity Arrange the children standing in a tight circle. Tell the children that this is a trust game called "Circle of Friends." Ask them...Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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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 unscented cat litter Large number of candles Basket for candles Matches or lighter Preparation for Activity Fill your container with the play sand or...Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Plastic tubs or baskets to store markers, pens, stickers and other art materials Waste basket lined with a bag Bag(s) for recycling paper products and/or empty plastic containers Preparation for Activity Find out whether your congregational building...Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape A large piece of poster board Magazines and newspapers to cut up, with images of people from all over the world Newspapers to cut up for additional images of people from all over the world Colored construction paper,...Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesCurriculum page
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Activity time: 2 minutes Description of Activity Help the children reflect on how they felt in the role of helper and in the role of someone needing help. Use these questions: When you were frozen, how did you want people to take care of you? Did you care who unfroze you? How did it feel when...Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesCurriculum page