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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Activity Minutes Activity 1. Free Play 15 Activity 2. Circle Rhymes Transition 5 Activity 3: Circle Time 5 Activity 4: Story 5 Activity 5: Flower Gifts 15 Activity 6: Circle Games 10 Closing 5...
    December 19, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice Children
  • I who love you shall be near you, all through the night. — from "Sleep, My Child," Hymn 409 in Singing the Living Tradition This session celebrates mothers, fathers, and others who care for the children. The children show their parents and caregivers love and appreciation with a handmade flower...
    December 19, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice Children
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Clean recyclable items and a recycle bin Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs and display any posters you have made. Leave time to include the two Earth Day themed songs presented below. Listen to the...
    Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and crayons Gloves and trash bags (for adults) Optional: Stickers representing items in nature (leaves, trees, acorns, squirrels, insects) Optional: Cups, pitcher and water Preparation for Activity Arrange to walk around the outside of the...
    Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
  • Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: The Earth and I by Frank Asch, 2008. This story celebrates friendship that one child has with the Earth. They play together, listen to each other, and nourish each...
    Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
  • Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity 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 Post the chalice-lighting words on the wall near the Circle Time...
    Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
  • Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters from Session 1....
    Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
  • 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
  • Learn how congregations participate in the UUA's Green Sanctuary program. Watch the video "What Is Earth Day? A History" on YouTube. Read a sermon by Rev. Tracey Robinson-Harris, "Earth Day in Urgent Times," on the UUA Worship Web.
    December 19, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice Children
  • 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 | For Preschool | From Chalice Children
  • 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, Preschool | From Chalice Children
  • 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
  • Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. How do you celebrate the earth? Are you a mountain climber or would you rather take a quiet walk? Are you a photographer? A poet? How do you appreciate this planet on which we live?...
    December 19, 2014 | From Chalice Children
  • Activity Minutes Activity 1. Free Play 15 Activity 2. Circle Rhymes Transition 5 Activity 3: Circle Time 5 Activity 4: Story 5 Activity 5: Treasure Hunt Outside 15 Activity 6: Circle Games 10 Closing 5...
    December 19, 2014 | From Chalice Children