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  • Odd Velvet by Mary E. Whitcomb, illustrated by Tara Calahan King (San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1998). Permission pending. On the first day of school, Velvet's classmates brought their teacher cinnamon tea, lace handkerchiefs, and heart shaped boxes of potpourri....
    Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Class, Culture, Direct Experience, Diversity, Imagination, Inclusion, Integrity, Simplicity
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  • Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Felt hearts mounted on felt squares and magnets, assembled in Session 2, Alternate Activity 1 A roll of 1/8-inch yellow ribbon Extra felt and magnets for new participants, plus glue, sharp scissors, and permanent marker Preparation for Activity Set ...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint or large sheets of construction paper Crayons or markers in assorted colors Tape or sticky tack Preparation for Activity Arrange materials at work tables so participants can choose a piece of paper and reach a variety of crayons or markers.
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A notebook and a pen or pencil Description of Activity This activity encourages participants to think about how it may feel to be new to the congregation and to brainstorm how to make a new person feel accepted there....
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Practice singing the song so you can teach it to the children; it uses the tune "Ten Little Children" Description of Activity This song reminds us we are all unique. Ask participants to stand and tell them you are going to teach them a song about...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity This activity helps participants celebrate their uniqueness. Gather everyone in a seated circle, on chairs or the floor. Tell the group you will play a memory game. Ask participants to close their eyes and think about what makes them special or...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Odd Velvet" Optional: The picture book Odd Velvet Optional: "Odd Velvet" coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Read the story. Optional: Obtain the picture book Odd Velvet by Mary E. Whitcomb, illustrated by Tara...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Meditation Venerable Thubten Chodron's website offers a variety of resources for meditation including guided meditations on kindness, gratitude, and love which conclude: ...let's dedicate all the positive energy and potential that we've accumulated through our meditation, and let's imagine sendin...
    October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite everyone to gather in a circle and hold hands....
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Materials for Activity Poster paper Crayons or markers Tape or sticky tack A large cardboard box or other container Donated, unused hygiene items such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, and deodorant Preparation for Activity Depending on your congregation polity, you may need to clear this...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Session 1, Leader Resource 1, Rote Teaching - Love Surrounds Us Song Yellow cloth for centering table Preparation for...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Drawing paper and crayons Preparation for Activity If you have not previously made ribbons sticks or wrist ribbons for each child do it now as per instructions in Session 1, Opening....
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — Odd Velvet 15 Activity 2: Celebrating Differences 10 Activity 3: Song — I'm Unique and Unrepeatable 10 Activity 4: Loving Kindness Walking Meditation 10 Faith in Action: Hygiene Project Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1:...
    October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • I accept the universe! — Margaret Fuller The session focuses on the third Principle, "Everyone is accepted with love and compassion in our congregation." One of the unique characteristics of Unitarian Universalism is the diversity of beliefs within our congregations. We strive to make everyone...
    October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Buddhism, Community, Diversity, Inclusion, Kindness, Love, Self-Respect
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  • Dear Neighbor, Your family is important to us at (name of your congregation). We believe families are an important part of building strong communities. Several families worked together to make this puzzle for you. We hope that your family will put it together. The message it brings is from our...
    Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Unitarian Universalist Second Principle We believe all people should be treated fairly. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.
    Handout | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • "I don't want to go," said six-year-old Ruben, with his hands placed firmly on his hips. "Don't want to go where?" Ruben's dad, Nic, asked as he rolled back on his heels from where he was kneeling in the rose bed. "To the family playground picnic," Ruben said....
    Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Direct Experience, Diversity, Family, Growth, Identity, Love, Relationships, Respect, Worry
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  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Poster - Second Principle Crayons and/or color markers Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1 for all participants. Set crayons/markers at work tables. Description of Activity Distribute the handout. Invite children to think about an...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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  • Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Several large sheets of foam core Removable glue or sticky tack Photographs of participants' families and other congregational families Construction paper or adhesive letters Wall mounting materials Scissors Preparation for Activity Several weeks...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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