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Nigerian sky taken by Folarin Kolawole, founder of Naija Treks; used with permission.Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.Leader Resource | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder -
I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. -- Henry David Thoreau Many Unitarian Universalists applaud Henry David Thoreau as a...May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From Creating Home -
Adapted from "Why the Sky is Far Away" in The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson (Cambridge: Barefoot Books, 2009). Used by permission. In the beginning, they sky was close to the earth. So close you could reach up and touch it. And you could eat it! In those days, people...Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Balance, Culture, Earth-Centered, Food Justice, Interdependence, Nature, Simplicity, Vulnerability, Work -
Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Lunch-sized paper bags, cloth bags, or small baggies, one per child Optional: Flashlights, magnifying glasses, or handheld dental mirrors Preparation for Activity Inform families of your plan to bring the children outdoors. Arrange all necessary...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "It Could Be Worse" Optional: “It Could Be Worse” coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Review and print out the story, "It Could Be Worse." Practice telling the story so you can present it effectively and...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ball of yarn Preparation for Activity Clear an open space where the group can sit in a circle. Make sure you know each participant's name so you can prompt others in the circle. Description of Activity This activity makes the concepts of...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post a blank page of newsprint and title the page "Farm Animals." Description of Activity Invite the children to form a circle, standing as they are able....Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Print out Leader Resource 1: Wild Animal Matching Puzzles. Decide whether you will cut out the puzzle pieces in advance and have small groups of children do the puzzles during the session and/or whether you will give each child a copy of the entire...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A chime Preparation for Activity Lead this activity in a large, open space, preferably outdoors. Description of Activity Children learn about balance as an attribute of ecosystems....Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Lengths of clean cloth for covering eyes A bell that can be worn around the neck or as a bracelet/anklet Preparation for Activity Plan to lead this activity in a large, open area, preferably outdoors....Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity Photographic and illustrated images of wild animals and farm animals Quilts, sheets, large sticks, and other items that children can use to build their own burrows, dens, or nests Preparation for Activity Find photographs or pictures of wild animal...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Why the Sky is Far Away" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story such as a small globe or map to locate Nigeria, brass bracelets or coral beads, pictures of the sky with clouds A chime or rain stick...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of story, "Lizard's Song" Optional: “Lizard's Song” coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Read and print out story, "Lizard's Song." Prepare to tell the story. Optional: Print the coloring sheet and copy for all participants.Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Inflatable earth ball or globe, available from http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-k…; Preparation for Activity Inflate the earth ball or globe. Description of Activity This activity engages active learners while...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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The E-Omega website’s 2014 article, “https://www.eomega.org/article/3-biggest-ways-to-reduce-your-environmen… Biggest Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Impact,” can help to simplify family life and make it more sustainable. Marie Sherlock's book, Living Simply with Children: A Voluntary...May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Adapted from a National Park Service website; used by permission of Wind Cave National Park. In this Native American legend, Lizard sings a happy song about his home: “Zole, zole, zole, zole, zole, zole, rock is my home.” Bear wants to learn the song. Lizard shares the song, but Bear keeps...Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Diversity, Earth-Centered, Happiness, Home, Integrity, Listening -
Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder Mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 2, Mural Image - Sky, and tape Closing song lyrics from Session 1 Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Print Leader Resource 2, Mural Image - Sky. If possible, print in color....Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children | From World of Wonder
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Adapted from a Jewish folktale from Poland In this fun and participatory story a farmer lives in a house with his wife and children and the grandparents, and it is so noisy that he thinks he will go crazy. The rabbi advises the farmer to bring his animals into his home, too. First chickens, then...Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Family, Home, Hospitality, Inclusion, Judaism, Silence, Wisdom -
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 the religious educator. You might find it helpful to consider these questions: Were all children actively engaged? If not, who was not and why?May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Group Covenant (Session 1) Chalice-Lighting Words (Session 1) Leadership Chart (Session 2) Preparation for Activity Select an area where the group can comfortably sit in a...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder