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Think about the participants who participated in the session today. What did they learn? Do they understand the idea of ritual? Are there participants who need more assistance in crafts, or in reading? Are there participants who could help others? Reflect on your effectiveness in presenting this...October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
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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. . . the story of a man who saw three fellows laying bricks at a new building:He approached the first and asked, "What are you doing?"Clearly irritated, the first man responded, "What the heck do you think I'm doing? I'm laying these darn bricks!"He then walked over to the second bricklayer and...Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From Families -
Activity time: 10 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 Yellow 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) Drawing paper and crayons 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....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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For extensive information about food in cultures throughout history, visit The Food Timeline a website compiled by reference librarian Lynne Oliver and recognized by the American Library Association as a "Great Website for Kids."...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures -
Take a few minutes to talk with your co-facilitator about how the workshop went, using these questions as a guide: What went well? What surprised us as facilitators? Amazed us? Challenged us? How did this workshop strengthen multigenerational community?...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Odd Velvet by Mary E. Whitcomb, illustrated by Tara Calahan King (San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1998). Permission pending. On the first day of school, Velvet's classmates brought their teacher cinnamon tea, lace handkerchiefs, and heart shaped boxes of potpourri....Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Class, Culture, Direct Experience, Diversity, Imagination, Inclusion, Integrity, Simplicity -
As you prepare to facilitate this workshop, ask these key questions: When have I experienced hunger, either physical or spiritual? When have I experienced the feeling that what I have is sufficient? When have I tried to accumulate more than I needed? What happened? What did I learn?...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Manna in the Wilderness 15 Activity 2: Retelling the Story 10 Activity 3: Our Daily Bread 10 Activity 4: Explaining Small Group Options 5 Activity 5: Discussion — Option 1 25 Activity 6: A Share for All — Option 2 25 Activity 7:...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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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 yellow 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
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint or large sheets of construction paper Crayons or markers in assorted colors Tape or sticky tack Preparation for Activity Arrange materials at work tables so participants can choose a piece of paper and reach a variety of crayons or markers.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 notebook and a pen or pencil Description of Activity This activity encourages participants to think about how it may feel to be new to the congregation and to brainstorm how to make a new person feel accepted there....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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There are genuinely sufficient resources in the world to ensure that no one, nowhere, at no time, should go hungry. — Ed Asner, contemporary actor and activist This workshop focuses on a story of the Hebrews after their Exodus from slavery in Egypt, during the forty year period when the people...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Practice singing the song so you can teach it to the children; it uses the tune "Ten Little Children" Description of Activity This song reminds us we are all unique. Ask participants to stand and tell them you are going to teach them a song about...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity This activity helps participants celebrate their uniqueness. Gather everyone in a seated circle, on chairs or the floor. Tell the group you will play a memory game. Ask participants to close their eyes and think about what makes them special or...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 "Odd Velvet" Optional: The picture book Odd Velvet Optional: "Odd Velvet" coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Read the story. Optional: Obtain the picture book Odd Velvet by Mary E. Whitcomb, illustrated by Tara...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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The closing worship circle brings the group back together to enrich each other's understanding of the story and of their own life experience. This is not a show-and-tell experience, but rather a participatory, co-created worship experience. Do just enough planning to provide a container for...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Meditation Venerable Thubten Chodron's website offers a variety of resources for meditation including guided meditations on kindness, gratitude, and love which conclude: ...let's dedicate all the positive energy and potential that we've accumulated through our meditation, and let's imagine sendin...October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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David and the Goliath is one of the most well-known and beloved stories of the Hebrew scripture. It is an adventure story which seems to be aimed at every child who can hardly wait to grow up and do something so brave, and skillful and important that they become heroic. When the story begins, it...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures