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  • What is home? A roof to keep out the rain? Four walls to keep out the wind? Floors to keep out the cold? Yes, but home is more than that. It is the laugh of a baby, the song of a mother, the strength of a father, warmth of loving hearts, lights from happy eyes, kindness, loyalty, comradeship....
    May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
  • 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
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Make a fire stick baton by wrapping red construction paper around a cardboard tube from a role of household aluminum foil or gift wrap. Secure the paper onto the cardboard tube with glue or tape....
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity In the Resources section, under "Leader Resources," find a recipe for homemade modeling dough. Or, purchase clay or modeling dough that will air-dry....
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
  • Adapted from The Family Finds Out by Edith Hunter (Boston: Beacon Press, 1966).Ellen was sitting up on a branch of the apple tree, swinging her legs. Her mother was looking over the vegetable garden. "Want to see a nice fat green worm?" her mother called. Ellen jumped down from the tree and ran...
    Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
    Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Awe, Birth, Caring, Direct Experience, Freedom, Growth, Interdependence, Nature, Transformation, Wonder
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A computer with Internet access, and a large monitor or a digital projector Preparation for Activity Set up the equipment and test the Internet connection. Preview the YouTube video(s) Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle (2:11) and Frog Life Cycle (2:22),...
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Bananas, pineapple rings, and pitted cherries Bottle of hand sanitizer Paper plates Preparation for Activity Cut bananas in half. Description of Activity Children will explore flames by making a healthy fruit salad in the shape of a candle with a...
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 1, Coyote Finger Puppets Copies of story, "How Coyote Stole Fire" (short version) for all participants Color markers or crayons Scissors (including left-handed scissors) Cardboard rolls from paper towels or gift wrap Glue sticks a...
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children | From Creating Home
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Empty, cardboard dozen egg cartons, pipe cleaners and a pencil, and markers or crayons Optional: Googly eyes and glue Optional: Coffee filters, and watercolor paints and brushes Preparation for Activity Cut the egg cartons in half, the long way....
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
  • 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
  • Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Flashlights, magnifying glasses, or handheld dental mirrors Preparation for Activity Inform families of your plan to bring the children outdoors. Arrange all necessary details, such as transportation, permission slips, sunscreen, insect...
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
  • Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of story, "How Coyote Stole Fire" Optional: A plaster of Paris hearth made in Activity 1: A Home Hearth Optional: “How Coyote Stole Fire” coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Review the story, "How Coyote Stole Fire." Decide...
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
  • Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Designate a large space, preferably outdoors. Communicate to families that children should come dressed for outdoor fun (in clothes that can get dirty). Practice the body motions so you can demonstrate them for the children....
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
  • Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Bag(s) of powdered plaster of Paris Plastic tarp to cover floor Wooden paint stirrers for mixing plaster of Paris Large plastic containers with tight lids Plastic measuring cups from ground coffee or powdered laundry detergent Aluminum pie tins for...
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "A Caterpillar Grows Up" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story such as a caterpillar, cabbage leaf, butterfly, or flower, or pictures of these items A chime or rain stick Optional: Fidget Basket (Session...
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children | From World of Wonder
  • 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
  • Visit the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth or the UUA's Green Sanctuary program to learn how UUs are involved in taking care of the earth.
    May 17, 2013 | From World of Wonder
  • Adapted with permission from the version of a Native American folktale on Stonee’s WebLodge: A Native American Lore Website. I. Adapted short version A long time ago, humans came into being and they loved the world. They loved the springtime with the beautiful emerging green plant life....
    Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
    Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Caring, Earth-Centered, Nature, Purpose, Solidarity
  • Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately after the session, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with other team leaders and the religious educator. You might find it helpful to consider these questions: Were all children actively engaged?...
    May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
  • Activity time: 20 minutes Description of Activity Tell the group in your own words: A man named Francis lived in Europe, many years ago. He became devoted to making his life religious. He loved all animals and took care of them. In the Catholic faith tradition, Francis is remembered as St....
    Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home