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Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity Circle of Elements Mural Instructions (Session 1, Leader Resource 3) Paper, poster board, or fabric Paper or fabric and appropriate drawing tools (crayons, markers, permanent markers, or fabric paint), and tape or glue sticks Optional: Magazines to...Activity | August 21, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power -
Please close your eyes, and place your hands, palms open, in your lap. Shrug your shoulders up toward your ears. Push them up as high and tight as they will go, and then let your shoulders drop and relax....Leader Resource | August 21, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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On a moss-covered log, in the middle of the Hoh Rain Forest, in Olympic National Park in Washington State, there's reddish, square-ish stone. This stone may be the smallest, least noticeable marker ever for a really big idea. This stone marks one square inch of silence....Story | August 21, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Attractive bowl Smooth stones, at least one for each participant Preparation for Activity Fill the bowl halfway with water. Set the bowl on a surface that will not be damaged if a small amount of water splashes out. Set stones near the bowl, where...Activity | August 21, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Visit the One Square Inch of Silence website. Read an article about one person's visit with Gordon Hempton.August 21, 2012 | From Sing to the Power
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Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What connections did we make with the children? What connections did the children make with each other? How was this evident?...August 21, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Materials for Activity Optional: Digital still and/or video cameras Preparation for Activity This activity is designed to implement the project planned in Sessions 5 and 6. If your air power activity requires travel beyond your congregation, recruit volunteers to provide transportation....Activity | August 21, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — One Square Inch 10 Activity 2: Sound Observation 14 Activity 3: Nature Sounds 12 Activity 4: Square Inch of Silence 14 Faith in Action: Exercising Air Power Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Sorrows 10 Alternate Activity 2: Distraction...August 21, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Let us be silent, that we may hear the whispers of the gods. — Ralph Waldo Emerson The power of air is the power of silence, of clearing away the buzz of constant distractions so that we can listen to what is truly important both inside us and around us. In this session participants hear about...August 21, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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It was a shock to the whole nation when a gunman opened fire on a group of people who had gathered at a supermarket to meet with their U.S. Representative, Gabrielle Giffords. In mere moments, six people, including nine-year-old Christina Taylor-Green, were killed, and many more, including...Story | August 21, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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The original text of the Hopi story "The Four Creations" is located here.http://www.amazon.com/Circle-Round-Raising-Children-Traditions/dp/05533… Round by Starhawk, Diane Baker, and Anne Hill is an excellent resource for leading earth-based ritual with children.August 21, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did this program as a whole work for you? What met your expectations? What did not? What connections did you make with the children? What connections did the children make with each other? How was this evident?...August 21, 2012 | From Sing to the Power
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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. — Anne Frank In this final session, the Hopi story of The Four Creations provides a framework for reflecting on and celebrating the kinds of power explored throughout the program....August 21, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Read more about Phebe Hanaford. The Nantucket Historical Society posts an article by Lisa M. Tetrault. On the Harvard Square Library Review website, find an article Rosemarie C. Smurzynski prepared for the Greenfield Group of Unitarian Universalist Ministers. On online search for images of "drip...August 21, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Visit the website for the UU Justice Ministry of California to learn about Water Justice Tours and other UU faith-based efforts. A UU World magazine article discusses the UU legislative ministry movement; there are now UU legislative ministries in 15 states. The UUA offers resources promoting...August 21, 2012 | From Sing to the Power
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Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What connections did we make with the children? What connections did the children make with each other? How was this evident?...August 21, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Digital still cameras and/or video cameras Preparation for Activity This activity is designed to implement the project planned in Sessions 12 and 13....Activity | August 21, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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For 24 years, Reverend Don Robinson worked as a teacher. He taught in the Washington, D.C. public schools, in a juvenile jail, and later as a community youth counselor who helped families in their neighborhoods....Story | August 21, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to separate yourself from the activities of the day. When you feel settled and relaxed, consider: Who has taught you in surprising ways?...August 21, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Water Justice Tour 10 Activity 2: Investigating Where Your Water Comes From 10 Activity 3: Water Conservation Brainstorm 10 Activity 4: Decorating Water Bottles and Posters 10 Activity 5: "It's the Little Things" Poster 10 Faith in Action: Planning...August 21, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power