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  • Hear "If I Had a Hammer" The YouTube website has vignettes of several perform… of the song, "If I Had a Hammer." One video includes clips of performances by Peter, Paul, and Mary; Trini Lopez; the Mitch Miller Band; and Pete Seeger, who wrote the song with Lee Hays when they were members of The...
    November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • Children, Democracy and Unitarian Universalist Faith Read an essay by Tracey L. Hurd. She writes, in part: Whether active or passive, we're all part of the political process and the choices we make for our participation influence our children. Recent research shows that young adults who vote are...
    November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Tool of the Day - a paintbrush Chalice and candle Safety matches and long fireplace matches Small dish for spent matches Candle snuffer Council candles (a tea light or votive candle for each participant, or some to share if group is very large) One...
    Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
    Tagged as: Listening, Spiritual Practice
  • Step 6: To tape the sides, open your bag and stand it upright. Step 7: Cover the sides with duct tape. Laying the tape vertically will help make the bag easy to fold. In addition, placing your hand in the bag will give you a solid surface, making the sides easier to cover. Trim off any excess tape.
    Leader Resource | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • Step 1: Lay your paper bag down on a flat surface with the bottom flap of the bag facing down. Step 2: Rip several strips of duct tape. These will be used to cover the side that is facing up. Step 3: Tape the front of the bag, overlapping each strip slightly. You can lay your strips horizontally,...
    Leader Resource | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • The story, "Answer Mountain," comes from What If Nobody Forgave? and Other Stories, Second Edition, edited by Colleen M. McDonald (Boston: Skinner House, 2002), available from the UUA online bookstore....
    November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • By Windell H. Oskay, from the Evil Mad Scientist website, used with permission. This compass requires a rare earth magnet, preferably a neodymium disk magnet. The magnet used in this example is part number ZD4 from http://www.kjmagnetics.com/categories.asp?gclid=CJuHzNam4MgCFQumaQoddMg… and J...
    Leader Resource | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Cork and Needle Compass....
    Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
    Tagged as: Science
  • The Compass Dude website is a resource for all things "compass," including alternate ways of finding direction, such as navigating by the stars. Find more compass games on a resource website for Canadian Girl Guides. The game, Dutch Compass, was provided by Bev Spillane. Super-Easy Supermagnet...
    November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations....
    November 9, 2014 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations....
    November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • All 16 sessions in Toolbox of Faith follow the same structure....
    November 9, 2014 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • These real tools will be needed for the sessions: Session 1: Faith — Toolbox and Ruler Session 2: Questioning — Magnifying Glass Session 3: Integrity — Compass Session 4: Flexibility — Duct Tape Session 5: Reflection — Mirror Session 6: Expression — Paintbrush Session 7: Democratic...
    November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
  • Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Moral Compass poster Newsprint, markers and tape Several copies of Leader Resource 2, What Would UU Do? Dilemma Slips, and scissors Sound maker Preparation for Activity If you are leading Moral Tales on your own, invite your director of religious...
    Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
  • Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Plastic tubs or baskets to store markers, pens, stickers and other art materials. Waste basket lined with a bag. Bag(s) for recycling paper products and/or empty plastic containers....
    Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
  • Discovery Time for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution by Sarah Pirtle (Nyack, NY: The Children's Creative Response to Conflict Program, 1998). This is a wonderful resource for any teacher who wishes to promote a sense of community, cooperation and conflict resolution in the classroom. There are...
    November 9, 2014 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: A copy of Story 1, "Giraffe Hero Stories," and/or printed-out or live web stories of individuals who have been recognized by the Giraffe Heroes Project Optional: A copy of Story 3, "Olympia Brown - A Voice and a Vote" Optional: One or mor...
    Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
  • Compiled from a variety of West African and South African folk tales. Once upon a time two cousins lived side by side in a village. They worked together in the fields each day and returned home each night to share a meal and some fun in the evening. The young woman cousin's name was Nosa....
    Story | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
    Tagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Caring, Challenge, Conscience, Courage, Creativity, Ethics
  • Activity time: 18 minutes Materials for Activity Crayons and/or color markers Blank paper with "I See Myself as Courageous," printed on top for all participants Preparation for Activity Optional: Make several examples of drawings using stick figures, and cartoon dialogue such as, "Stop it!" or "I...
    Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
  • Courage A book for older children, in which the phrase "exercise your courage muscles" is found, is the Kid's Guide to Working Out Conflicts by Naomi Drew (Free Spirit Publishing, 2004). Picture books for children about courage include Rainbow Crow, by Nancy Van Lann (New York: Alfred A. Knopf,...
    November 9, 2014 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales