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We are building a new way. — from "Building a New Way," Hymn 1017 in Singing the Journey IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "We are a community." We built a neighborhood together out of blocks, using our sharing and caring skills and working cooperatively. EXPLORE THE TOPIC TOGETHER . . ....Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children -
Gathered here in the mystery of the hour. — from "Gathered Here," Hymn 389 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "My shadow." Sophia L. Fahs identifies play with one's shadow as one of 12 main types of experiences connected with natural religious development in...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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I seek the wonder of a child, a child who sees delightfully, now clowns in cloud, now gold in sun—imaginations true and free. — "I Seek the Spirit of a Child," Hymn 338 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "imagination." Unitarian artist Arthur Lismer once said,...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Families | From Chalice Children
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Come dream a dream with me, that I might know your mind. — from "Come, Sing a Song with Me," Hymn 346 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "We wonder about dreams." Unitarian Universalist religious educator Sophia L. Fahs identified a child's realization that the...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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A quotation from Henri-Dominique Lacordaire, a 19th-century preacher, journalist and French politician, may help you think further about forgiveness: Do you want to be happy for a moment? Then seek revenge. Do you want to be happy forever? Then grant forgiveness....January 7, 2015 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales -
Maria Cook A brief biography of Maria Cook is available online. Nonviolent Resistance Explore the tradition of nonviolent resistance by reading a brief biography of Gandhi, a website dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. and Gandhi and King's principles of nonviolence....January 6, 2015 | For Grades 2-3 | From Faithful Journeys -
Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Speaking Out: Maria Cook, Universalist Preacher" A chime, rain stick or other calming sound instrument Optional: Fidget object basket (Session 2, Leader Resource 2) Preparation for Activity Read the story a few times....Activity | January 6, 2015 | For Children | From Faithful Journeys
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My Partner Bucket...Handout | December 30, 2014 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment -
Dear Chalice Children families, On [day, date], we are offering a Mother's/Father's Day session for the preschool Chalice Children group....Leader Resource | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any posters you have made. Prepare to add "Happy Loving Day." Description of Activity Gather in a circle on the floor. Play the games and sing the songs....Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Flowers and green stems or baby's breath Florist tape and corsage/boutonniere pins Cups or trays of water for children to share, masking tape, and adult scissors markers and crayons 8.5x11-inch paper, color markers or crayons, and heart and/or flow...Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild! by Mem Fox and Marla Frazee, 2000. Harriet doesn't mean to be pesky. Sometimes she just is. And her mother doesn't mean to lose her...Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Sample Mother's/Father's Day Letter Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice with tea light flame or other preschool chalice option Feelings Chart or Feelings Flashcards by Todd Parr Preparation for Activity Before the...Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters from Session 1. Description of Activity Using the same songs and chants each time you meet will help the children transition smoothly and predictably from free play to...Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a storybook, manipulatives, dramatic play props, and markers and paper Supplies for a free play activity relating to children with mothers, fathers, and caregivers Preparation for...Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Family Diversity A panorama of family diversity can be seen, and displayed, in the traveling photographic exhibits offered by the Family Diversity Project. More resources for family diversity are provided in the UUA's Tapestry of Faith program for youth, Families. You can browse this curriculum...December 19, 2014 | From Chalice Children
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Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leaders: How do we feel about what went on during this session? Why? What was the best part of this session? Why? What preparations do we need to make for the next session?December 19, 2014 | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelopes, hole punch, and yarn or ribbon Preparation for Activity Download and adapt Taking It Home and make a copy for each child....Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children | From Chalice Children
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Description of Activity In the Chalice Children program, sessions begin with Activity 1, Free Play rather than a formal Opening. The chalice is lit in Activity 3, Circle Time.Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. Do you have a favorite lullaby? Was it sung to you? Have you sung it to children? Bring to mind a tune that you know and love or any beautiful melody which reassures you that all is well....December 19, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice Children