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 Preparation for Activity Make name tags for the children you are expecting and set these out with a few extra bla...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelopes, hole punch, and yarn or ribbon Optional: Handout 1, Thanksgiving Recipes Preparation for Activity Copy Taking It Home 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: 17 minutes Materials for Activity Photograph and sign from the Conundrum Corner, Leader Resource 1, UU Cars Optional: Photographs of bumper-sticker bearing cars in your own congregation's parking lot Optional: Paper and pencils/pens Preparation for Activity Decide whether your grou...

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 copy for each child. Bring the "lit" preschool chalice to the activity table.

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Two new songs and games-Big Yellow Moon and "Hey Diddle Diddle"-appear in this session, in honor of the moon theme....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newspaper or other covering for tables White paper plates, at least one for each child, a hole punch, and yarn Red, orange, white, and black tempera paint, and paint brushes Glitter Moistened paper towels Optional: Paint smocks Optional: Digital...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle, 1991. Monica's father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down when it is small enough to carry, but it...

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 moon-related items Preparation for Activity Make name tags for the children you are expecting ...

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: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Cardboard star shapes, 1 foot wide, one for each child Markers or crayons Decorations such as sparkly paper, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), and glitter; and, glue sticks to share Silver streamers, and a stapler Star music, such as "Twinkle, Twinkl...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Drawing paper Markers, crayons, and/or paints and paintbrushes Moistened paper towels Optional: Draw Me a Star by Eric Carle Preparation for Activity Read Draw Me a Star by Eric Carle or watch this YouTube video to see how Carle's book teaches the...

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs, especially the new, star-related songs introduced in this activity. You can also research additional circle games or songs about stars, or make up your own star-related words to a common tune. If you...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A large roll of paper or sheets of paper taped together A thick permanent marker (Sharpie TM) and a pencil Paper-decorating supplies such as markers or crayons, star stickers, shiny paper cut into stars or other shapes, and glue sticks Rubber bands...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: Draw Me a Star by Eric Carle, 1992. An artist's drawing of a star begins the creation of an entire universe; the book includes a star drawing activity. How to Catch a...

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 star-related items Optional: A computer with Internet access, and speakers Preparation for...