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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Labyrinth Basket of name stones Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write the chalice-lighting words on newsprint, and post. Memorize the...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home -
Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — The Way of the Otter 10 Activity 3: Animal Charades 10 Activity 4: Moving Obstacle Course 15 Activity 5: Favorite Games 10 Faith in Action: Toys for a Local Animal Shelter Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Cloud...May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder -
The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful. — e.e. cummings, 20th-century American poet (Unitarian) Playing helps animals (including humans) learn and practice skills, develop social bonds, and relieve stress. Participants experience the joy of play in a session that demonstrates the...May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Remember that saying grace will now become a regular spiritual practice for the group. Keep at least one table tent somewhere in the meeting space where it will not get lost or tossed. Think about other graces you know that you would like to share with the children. The story for this session was...May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Identify a food bank, the kitchen of a homeless shelter, a food recovery program, or another organization or service in your area that welcomes families, including young children, to assist in their work....Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children | From Creating Home
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If you could share a meal with anyone you chose, who would you invite? What would you serve? Would the occasion be quiet and reflective, or joyous and raucous? Think about your perfect meal with the perfect guests in any setting you like. Now ask yourself: What would be the appropriate grace for...May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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"Satin Bowerbird" from iStockphoto. 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 MINUTES Opening 5 Activity 1: Making Table Tents 15 Activity 2: Story — The Best Meal 10 Activity 3: Graces and Blessings 10 Activity 4: Breaking Bread Together 15 Faith In Action: Families Help at a Food Bank — Long-term 10 Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Family Time 10...May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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In the land of Australia, where koalas climb high in eucalyptus trees and kangaroos bound across grassy plains on great big feet, a baby bird pecked his way out of his shell. His mother called him Kejaro, and she brought him good fruit to eat. Every day, for dessert, she brought him bugs. His...Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Awe, Beauty, Birth, Creativity, Earth-Centered, Home, Nature, Relationships, Success, Suffering -
Once the guest has eaten and drunk at your table, the guest becomes kin... beggar or enemy, friend or chief, if they knock on your door, it will open; if they seek your shelter, it will be given, and if they ask for hospitality, give them your bread and wine... for who knows when you may need the...May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Recycled objects and art supplies, such as tape, paper towel tubes, wallpaper or fabric scraps, shells, construction paper, magazines, markers, scissors, glue, and craft sticks Optional, but recommended: A copy of the book, Ish, by Peter Reynolds.Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A few quarters Preparation for Activity Decide whether you will use the magic trick to introduce the discussion about “faith family.” If you plan to use the magic trick, practice it so you can do it easily while leading the group. Optional: Contact...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: 30 minutes Materials for Activity A guide to birds that live in the local ecosystem Lunch-sized paper bags, cloth bags, or small baggies for all participants Optional: Flashlights, magnifying glasses, or handheld dental mirrors Preparation for Activity Inform families of your plan ...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Cardboard boxes large enough for making a child-sized "nest" Recycled items and art supplies for decorating nests, such as glitter glue, ribbons, markers, wallpaper scraps, construction paper, beads and string, pipe cleaners, stick-on gems, and...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access and a large monitor or a digital projector and screen Preparation for Activity Preview these videos of bowerbirds and decide which you will watch: Satin Bowerbird courtship (2:46), Satin Bowerbird (1:42), Vogelkopf...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 40 minutes Preparation for Activity Invite parents or other adults from all the children's families to come and share their stories about finding and participating in this faith home. You may wish to adapt and distribute Leader Resource 3, Invitation to Parents. Description of...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Most Beautiful Bower in the World" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story such as a copy of Leader Resource 1, Mural Image - Bowerbird, a bird's nest, blue items such as blue feathers, blue ribbon, a...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity An empty egg carton or a few styrofoam cups for each participant Salt Colored chalk Small empty glass jars with lids, such as baby food jars, for all participants plus one extra Optional: Paint and brushes Preparation for Activity Practice coloring...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Letters, cut from Leader Resource 1, Family Word Scramble Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Print out Leader Resource 1: Family Word Scramble. Cut out each of the 16 letters on the sheet. Make four piles of letters so...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home