Materials List for Journeys of Deeper Joy

Part of Deeper Joy

A wooden tabletop holds objects from the Deeper Joy RPG. At the bottom left is a colorful illustrated map labeled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy,” showing locations like Healing Springs, Stretching River, Forest of Affirmation, and Covenant Lighthouse. Two white six-sided dice lie near the center. On the right, an open book titled “Lorekeeper’s Notes” shows a drawing of a whimsical airship. Golden sparkles float above the scene, adding a magical feel. In the top left is a character sheet

Needed for All Sessions

Needed for Full Campaign (Journeys 1-25)

Recommended Additional Supplies

  • Storage bin for the regular items (except the map and posterboard)
  • Printed version of key facilitator resources (Facilitators Guide pages 38, 39, and 45)
  • Printed Facilitator Resource Suggested Check In Questions (PDF)
  • Lamination or plastic page protectors for character cards, or print them on heavier cardstock to make them more durable
  • Character minis (crafting instructions in the Facilitators Guide)
    • Shrinky Dink plastic sheets (search terms: printable shrink plastic sheets, shrink film for crafts, or Shrinky Dinks printable sheets)
    • Plastic stands (search terms: plastic figure bases, plastic token stands)
    • Markers, toaster oven, foil or parchment paper
  • Journals for participants
  • Fidget toys

For Online Groups

  • For character sheets, you will need digital copies of the Google Doc character sheet. You may want to make a Google folder for your group’s character sheets and any other supporting materials, and you can share the files from there.
  • Digital map of Covenantia (JPG)
  • Access to digital versions of pre-generated characters (10 are in the Facilitators Guide and all 30 are in the Alternate Editions/Appendix) and various informational handouts
  • Some sessions benefit from use of a digital whiteboard
  • Some sessions suggest use of an online word cloud maker, like mentimeter.com, wordclouds.com, or similar)

Full Curriculum Campaign

Abbreviated Campaign

  • Session 1 (orientation, character creation, and journey 2): printed version of story prompts (PDF), few copies of the special item suggestion sheets (PDF), cardboard sheet or hard surface, crafting materials for map making (air dry clay, Play-Doh, Lego bricks, Wikki Stix, pipe cleaners, paper scraps or other crafting
  • Session 2 (journeys 3 & 4): 2 pieces of poster board or butcher paper, markers or writing utensils, paper, sticky notes, optional tactile items (Lego bricks, blocks, pipe cleaners, Wikki Stix)
  • Session 3 (journey 5): Size-O-Meter item description (PDF)
  • Session 4 (journey 8 character info & journey 9): no additional materials needed
  • Session 5 (journey 10 & 11): optional tactile materials for the ritual in this session: physical representations of items for the healing ritual: a small bottle of oil, a coin, a conch shell, and a rough brick or stone
  • Session 6 (journey 12 story & journey 13): optional craft sticks
  • Session 7 (journey 16): printed Forest Maze Challenges list (PDF), item card for the Charm of Honesty (PDF), (optional) false affirmation signs to post around your space
  • Session 8 (journey 18): printed Cliffs of Exclusivity challenges resource (PDF), printed treasure note (PDF)
  • Session 9 (journey 21): printed signs for the inn (PDF), optional small stones or leaves for the ritual
  • Session 10 (journey 23 & 25): Sequential Storytelling exercise table card (PDF), certificates of graduation (downloadable pdf or Canva template), (optional) supplies for making an Archway of Belonging (ribbons, streamers, cut out flowers, decorations), (optional) craft graduation caps (cardboard craft ones, paint pens, shapes to glue, glitter, crafting gems), any celebration supplies desired

“Convergent Congregation” Single Session

  • 4 or 5 six sided dice

  • X-Card (created or printed version (PDF))

  • Pre-generated character sheets (PDF) (print about twice as many characters as the number of participants you expect for the session; no need to print them all though)

  • Duct tape (or washi tape as an alternative)

  • Permanent markers or some other writing utensil that will write on duct tape

  • Posterboard or something else to weave duct tape tapestry on

  • Papers and writing utensils

  • Any tactile storytelling tools you wish to use

Five Session “Love Archipelago” Campaign

Touchstone Activity Materials (for sessions using Touchstones)

  • Smooth stones (from craft, garden, or hardware store)
  • Acrylic paint markers
  • Paper plates
  • Permanent markers
  • Sealant spray
  • Optional: Wikki Stix

Flower of Love Activity Materials (for sessions using Flower of Love)

  • Large butcher paper or poster board
  • Markers
  • Large paper cut into a circle (for the center)
  • Large paper petals (for each value)
  • Tape, glue, or staples (for assembly)

List of all other materials needed for the five sessions