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"We Got Here Together," by Kim Stafford, is reprinted by permission of the author from We Got Here Together, by Kim Stafford, illustrated by Debra Frasier, published by Harcourt Brace in 1994....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Bubble solution: a large bowl and a spoon; and 4 1/2 cups of water, 1/2 cup of dishwashing soap (preferably Dawn), and (optional) 1/2 cup of corn syrup or glycerin Drinking straws, preferably paper, for all participants, plus a few extra Shallow...

Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Felt candle-and-flame board (see Session 1, Alternate Activity 1) A basket of felt "flames" and a basket of felt "candles" Optional: LED/battery-operated tea lights or candles Preparation for Activity If needed, make a felt board by stapling or nail...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Construction paper for all participants Items from nature such as leaves, rocks, sticks, pine cones, etc. Markers, color pencils, and crayons Preparation for Activity Place items on work table(s) where all the children will be able to see and touch...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "We Got Here Together" A large basket Objects related to the story-items which are beautiful, small, and appealing for children to hold, such as a snow globe; a photo of an unusual sea creature, like a sea cucumber; a blown glas...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Cardboard paper-towel tubes Paper grocery bags Aluminum foil Glue sticks or tape; pencils, crayons, and markers; stickers Dried beans, unpopped popcorn, or uncooked rice or tiny pasta Preparation for Activity Make a sample rain stick: Trace the end...

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 and your religious educator. You might find it helpful to consider these questions: Were all children actively engaged?...

Materials for Activity Two 8- to 10-gallon, opaque plastic storage bins with lids A manual (or electric) drill with 1/4- and 1/16-bits, and safety goggles Newspaper A small bucket filled with dry dirt Red worms, 1 lb....

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Materials for Activity Name tags Markers or crayons Preparation for Activity Set up tables and chairs. Place name tags and markers on the tables. Description of Activity This activity is appropriate when participants do not arrive in a group but arrive individually before the session begins....

Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 7 Activity 1: Rain Sticks 15 Activity 2: Story — We Got Here Together 15 Activity 3: Our Nature Story 15 Faith In Action: Worm Bin Closing 10 Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Concerns 7 Alternate Activity 2: UU Sources Constellation 10...

I want to be a dogfish and catch a leaping catfish with whiskers as long as the stream. And I want to be the rain trinkling down on the world telling it it's springtime. — Noah Frank, Grade 2, Lakeshore Elementary School, California This session explores the first Unitarian Universalist Source,...

The idea for a basket of "fidget objects" to provide children during session activities comes from Sally Patton, author, workshop leader, and advocate for children with special needs.A basket of fidget objects is a simple, inexpensive way to include and welcome children who find it difficult to s...

Adapted from a poster published by the Unitarian Universalist Association. ...

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Hymn 131 in Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook. Lyrics by Sally Rogers. Used with permission.Love will guide us, peace has tried us, Hope inside us, will lead the way On the road from greed to giving. Love will guide us through the hard night....