Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Cotton balls Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs listed in Posters for Chalice Children, under Resources in the Introduction, and the new songs and games suggested for this session. You can also research...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity For each station: Two clear bowls of warm water; a tray; cotton balls, several for each child; (optional) tongs Paper towels Optional: Blue food coloring Preparation for Activity View...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Cotton balls, at least 12 per child Glue sticks Light blue construction paper, one sheet per child Dark color construction paper, such as purple or black, one sheet per child Markers or crayons, including silver markers or white or light-colored...

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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice with tea light flame or other preschool chalice option Feelings Chart or Feelings Flashcards by Todd Parr Preparation for Activity Post the chalice-lighting words on the wall near the Circle Time...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters from Session 1. Description of Activity Using the same songs and chants each week will help the children transition smoothly and predictably from free play to Circle Time.

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a storybook, manipulatives, dramatic play props, and markers and paper Activity area with weather-related items Preparation for Activity Make name tags for the children you are expecting.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelope, hole punch, and yarn or ribbon Preparation for Activity Download and adapt Taking It Home and make a copy for each child....

Description of Activity In the Chalice Children program, sessions begin with Activity 1, Free Play, rather than a formal Opening. The chalice is lit in Activity 3, Circle Time.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters from Session 1. Description of Activity Using the same songs and chants each week will help the children transition smoothly and predictably from free play to Circle Time.

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any posters you have made. Optional: Prepare to share some games or songs that babies enjoy, such as Pat-a-Cake and Peek-a-Boo. Description of Activity Gather in a circle on the floor....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Sheets of natural beeswax, 8 inches wide by 16.5 inches long 15 ply, 1/8-inch diameter, no wire, flat braid wicking, and scissors Scissors Optional: Red ribbon, cut in 12-inch lengths, one piece to decorate each candle Optional: A hair dryer (to wa...

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any posters you have made. Prepare to add "I'm a Little Candle" and "Jack, Be Nimble," described below, in honor of candles and candlelight. Description of Activity Gather in a circle on the...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Six-inch candles, one for each child Modeling clay, a fist-sized amount for each child Evergreen boughs, cut in 3- to 5-inch lengths, and gardening shears Tiny pine cones, a handful for each child Gold or silver decorations Trays, one for every 3...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice with tea light flame or other preschool chalice option Feelings Chart or Feelings Flashcards by Todd Parr A variety of holiday candle holders, such as an Advent candleholder (4 candles), Swedish...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters from Session 1. Description of Activity Using the same songs and chants each week will help the children transition smoothly and predictably from free play to Circle Time.

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a story book, manipulatives, dramatic play props, and markers and paper Supplies for a free play activity relating to holiday candles Preparation for Activity Make name tags for the...

Description of Activity In the Chalice Children program, sessions begin with Activity 1, Free Play rather than a formal Opening. The chalice is lit in Activity 3, Circle Time.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice with tea light flame or other preschool chalice option Feelings Chart or Feelings Flashcards by Todd Parr A crèche with figurines, or a picture of a crèche Preparation for Activity Post the...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Bells for children to ring Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any posters you have made. Description of Activity Gather in a circle on the floor. Play the games and sing the songs....