Session 9: Chalice Flannel Board

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Part of Chalice Children, in Preschool

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Introduction
From Chalice Children

From you I receive, to you I give, together we share, and from this we live. — “From You I Receive,” Hymn 402 in Singing the Living Tradition This session introduces Unit 2 of Chalice Children; the unit theme is “Church Is People.” By this time, the Chalice Children have begun to feel a sense of…
Session-at-a-Glance
From Chalice Children

Activity Minutes Activity 1: Free Play 15 Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition 5 Activity 3: Circle Time 5 Activity 4: Story 5 Activity 5: Flannel Board Chalice 15 Activity 6: Circle Games 10 Faith in Action: A Piece of the Puzzle 60 Closing 5…
Spiritual Preparation
From Chalice Children

Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. Imagine the journey of caring and acceptance that you have walked. How has your own acceptance of others and understanding of differences changed during your life? What has caused you discomfort? What has brought you comfort?…
Opening
From Chalice Children

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 1: Free Play
From Chalice Children

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags and markers Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a story book, manipulatives, dramatic play props, and markers and paper Optional: Props that acknowledge differences, such as multicultural dolls, child-size crutches that…
Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition
From Chalice Children

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters (Session 1). Description of Activity Using the same songs and chants each time they meet helps the children transition smoothly and predictably from free play to Circle…
Activity 3: Circle Time
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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 4: Story
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: It’s OK to Be Different by Todd Parr, 2009. It’s also okay to need some help. It’s Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance,…
Activity 5: Flannel Board Chalice
From Chalice Children

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Flannel Chalice Template A flannel board or a whiteboard, 2 x 2-feet or larger Squares of flannel (for flannel board) or craft foam (for whiteboard) in gold/yellow, white, and red Large sheets of blue, black or purple constructio…
Activity 6: Circle Games
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Equipment to show a video or play a recording of “Make New Friends” Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any Circle Games posters you have made. Preview the Learning Station YouTube video of…
Closing
From Chalice Children

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelope Optional: Hole punch Optional: Yarn or ribbon Preparation for Activity Download and adapt Taking It Home and make a copy for each child….
Leader Reflection and Planning
From Chalice Children

Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leader: How do we feel about what went on during this session? Why? What was the best part of this session? Why? What preparation do we need for the next session?
Faith In Action: A Piece of the Puzzle
From Chalice Children

Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Assortment of jigsaw puzzles, from very easy to more advanced, including the family jigsaw puzzle from Session 11 Snacks (ask families to bring a favorite healthy snack to share with others and to label the ingredients as needed) Optional: Blank…
Taking It Home: Chalice Flannel Board
From Chalice Children

From you I receive, to you I give, together we share, and from this we live. — “From You I Receive,” Hymn 402 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY’S SESSION … the theme was “At our church [congregation], all kinds of people can be friends, even if they are different from one another.” And…
Leader Resource 1: Flannel Chalice Template
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Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.
Find Out More
From Chalice Children

Read “God Makes No Mistakes: Creating Beloved Community for All Our Children,” a sermon preached by Sally Patton.