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A fidget basket is a simple, inexpensive way to include and welcome children who find it difficult to sit still or who learn better while moving. Provide a basket for fidget objects. Fill it with pipe cleaners, Wiki Stix (TM), Tangles (TM), and other quiet manipulatives. When you introduce the...Leader Resource | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder -
Adapted from "The Grumpy Gecko" in The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson (Cambridge: Barefoot Books, 2009). Used by permission. In a shady glade, the chief of the jungle slept. Until, GECK-O! GECK-O! GECK-O! Tiger woke up with a snort. He opened one yellow eye....Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Connections, Earth, Earth-Centered, Interdependence, Nature, Purpose, Wonder -
Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Paper lunch bags, one per child Optional: Flashlights, magnifying glasses, or handheld dental mirrors Optional: "Family pages Preparation for Activity Communicate with families in advance and inform them of the plan to spend time outdoors.Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Magazines to cut up, such as National Geographic, Better Homes and Gardens, or others rich with visual representations of diverse kinds of homes Scissors (including left-handed scissors), tape or glue sticks, and poster board Building toys such as...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: Home -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 1, Finger Labyrinth for all participants Cotton-tipped swabs Paint, in wide-mouthed containers Preparation for Activity Print out and photocopy Handout 1, Finger Labyrinth. Description of Activity Tell children they will now let...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Creating the World of Wonder Mural Yarn, glue, and nature stickers (e.g. spiders, other insects, flowers, various animals) Optional: Digital camera, a printer, and scissors Preparation for Activity Using Leader Resource 2, sketch...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity In the Resources section, under "Leader Resources," find a recipe for homemade modeling dough and web links to more recipes and directions for forming a pinch pot. Description of Activity Participants will love to take a magic vase home....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 Grumpy Gecko" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story such as a toy gecko, tiger, or other character in the story, or pictures of a jungle A chime or rain stick Optional: Leader Resource 1, Fidget Bas...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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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: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Colored tissue paper, cut into five-inch squares (ten squares for each flower) Green construction paper to cut into leaf shapes Markers Optional: Leader Resource 1, Leaf Shape Pencils and scissors (including left-handed scissors) Tape Colored ribbo...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, "We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands" Lyrics Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer with Internet access, or a recording of the song Preparation for Activity Learn the song so you can teach it from memory. Or, invite a...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Listen online to the song, "The More We Get Together" if you do not know it. Description of Activity Singing and moving together builds a sense of community among the children....Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Name stones, one for each participant Newspaper Permanent markers Arts and crafts materials, including a strong glue to affix decorations to a stone Optional: Paper and a pen or pencil Preparation for Activity Spread newspaper to cover floor or tab...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Labyrinth Preparation for Activity Have the labyrinth spread out on the floor. While you guide individual children to walk the labyrinth, you may wish to engage the other participants in Activity 4: Our Name Stones or Activity 6: Decorating the...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post newsprint where the children can easily see it. Write "Our Covenant" across the top. Optional: If this group has already established a covenant, make sure it is posted in the meeting space.Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Obtain an inflatable globe. One source is 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....Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Children will learn to define the threshold of their family homes by actively interpreting the story below, which you will read aloud or tell in your own words. Have participants stand in a semi-circle or circle, so that all can see you and all can...Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of story, "The Magic Vase" Optional: "The Magic Vase" coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Read and print the story, "The Magic Vase." Prepare to tell it without reading directly from the script....Activity | May 17, 2013 | For Children | From Creating Home
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Hear the call of a gecko on the Soundboard website. Learn how Unitarian Universalists are involved in taking care of the Earth: Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth The Green Sanctuary Program...May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
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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 | From World of Wonder