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To be tested is good. — Gail Sheehy DURING TODAY'S WORKSHOP... We read a poem and discussed what it means to have a mission or a sense of purpose in life. We examined possible missions that we feel compelled to complete and wrote jazz poems about them. REFLECTION QUESTION: Do you believe it is...Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry -
Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.Handout | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
If you are familiar with the first Creation story passage from Genesis, recall the circumstances under which you heard or read it. What meaning was ascribed to it? How did it make you feel? Try to set aside the "culture wars" debate over the literal truth of the story as opposed to the scientific...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures -
Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Creation 15 Activity 2: Retelling the Story 15 Activity 3: Sabbath 10 Activity 4: Explaining Small Group Options 5 Activity 5: Discussion — Option 1 25 Activity 6: Creation Drama — Option 2 25 Activity 7: Creation Mural — Option 3...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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From The Broken Tusk by Uma Krishnaswami (Atlanta, GA: August House Publishers Inc.). Used by permission of the publishers. Hard times starve people's spirits, as well as their bodies. (Play all instruments.) So it was once, when the Buddha lived and famine struck the land....Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Buddhism, Children, Commitment, Conflict, Courage, Food Justice, Generosity, Greed, Interdependence, Poverty, Privilege -
Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Felt hearts mounted on felt squares and magnets, assembled in Session 2, Alternate Activity 1 A roll of 1/8-inch indigo ribbon Extra felt and magnets for new participants, plus glue, sharp scissors, and permanent marker Preparation for Activity Set ...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Session 1, Leader Resource 1, Rote Teaching - Love Surrounds Us Song Preparation for Activity Print out the leader resource and learn the song, sung to the tune of "Jesus Loves Me, This I Know." If the group has not learned "Love Surrounds Me,"...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Peace Symbol Pipe cleaners Preparation for Activity Copy the handout for all participants. Place handouts and pipe cleaners at work tables....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A globe Clay Leader Resource 1, Basic Needs Drawing paper and coloring tools Pictures of children from many countries Preparation for Activity Obtain international pictures of a variety of people....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Supriya's Bowl" Rhythm instruments including a triangle, a tambourine, hand drums, rhythm sticks, finger cymbals, and one or more additional percussion instruments Masking tape and marker Optional: "Supriya's Bowl" coloring...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Teachers open the door. You enter yourself. — Chinese Proverb DURING TODAY'S WORKSHOP... We examined life lessons taught both intentionally and unintentionally by many different kinds of teachers. We read two poems about teachers and learners and wrote poems that reflect a way the teacher/learner...Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Air-drying clay Smooth plastic placemats, one for each child Dishpan, dish washing soap, water, and towel Optional: Vinyl tablecloths, scissors, and masking tape Preparation for Activity Purchase air-drying clay at a craft store or order Crayola...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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The Basic Needs of Humans The United Nation Declar… of the Rights of the Child can be found on the American Bar Association website. Many websites address the basic human physical needs. Food: the Feeding America website (formerly Second Harvest Food Bank), the Free Rice site sponsored by the...October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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This workshop presents a different kind of story from the Hebrew scriptures. It is not a story in the strict sense of the word, but poetic writings from the book of Isaiah, words that comforted a desolate and despairing people in exile. These words, often referred to as the "suffering servant"...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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This session is about social justice. It is sometimes hard for children to believe that they can make a difference. How can you help participants understand that each of us has the ability to aid others? How can you uplift ways small ways that communities care for each other?October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite everyone to gather in a circle and hold hands....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Session 1, Leader Resource 1, Rote Teaching - Love Surrounds Us Song Indigo cloth for centering table Preparation for...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Preparation for Activity If you have not previously made ribbons sticks or wrist ribbons for each child do it now as per instructions in Session 1, Opening. Place container of ribbon sticks by the door.Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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President Barack Obama, accepting a Nobel Prize for Peace in 2009 said "true peace is not just freedom from war, but freedom from want." Think about what this means in helping create true peace in the world. Sit and breathe deeply as you hold an empty bowl. Close your eyes and visualize what you...October 27, 2011 | From Love Surrounds Us