Session 8: Do unto Others Tapestry is Sunsetting The UUA is no longer updating Tapestry of Faith programs. Part of Moral Tales, Grades 2-3 In This Section Introduction From Moral Tales This session promotes the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” and the suggestion from scripture to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” The central story, “The Good Samaritan” from Christian scripture, guides exploration of what it means to “love thy neighbor” and helps… Session-at-a-Glance From Moral Tales Activity Minutes Welcoming & Entering 0 Opening 3 Activity 1: Gems of Goodness 5 Activity 2: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 3: Story — The Good Samaritan 5 Activity 4: How Would You Want to Be Treated? 10 Activity 5: Frozen Tag 8 Activity 6: Processing the Frozen Tag Game 2 Activity 7:… Spiritual Preparation From Moral Tales Review the story of “The Good Samaritan.” The story is significant not only in that the man from Samaria helps someone he does not know, but that he helps someone who belongs to a group — the Hebrews — that his people consider an enemy. This is often left out of the children’s story, but is… Welcoming and Entering From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Mosaic gemstones, at least three per participant A colorful cloth A small notebook, approximately two by three inches, and a marker for each child who is new to the Gems of Goodness project Optional: Stick-on gems or other stickers for children who … Opening From Moral Tales Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Decide whether you will use the provided opening words, an adaptation of Reading 418 in Singing the Living… Activity 1: Gems of Goodness From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear glass jar or vase Small notebooks, approximately two by three inches, for any newcomers Markers and stick-on gems or other stickers for children who are new to the Gems of Goodness project Copies of the Session 2, Leader Resource 2, Gems of… Activity 2: Story Basket And Centering From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story, “The Good Samaritan,” such as a cloth bag or backpack, a first aid kit, a bag of coins, a cloth, a shawl or blanket, or some bread A chime, a rain stick, or another calming… Activity 3: Story - The Good Samaritan From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, “The Good Samaritan” Optional: Items from the story basket to use as props A chime, a rain stick, or another calming sound instrument Preparation for Activity Read the story a few times. Practice telling the story aloud…. Activity 4: How Would You Want to Be Treated From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 1, Golden Rule Role Play Scenarios A bell or other sound maker Preparation for Activity Set up chairs in a semi-circle, leaving an open area for children to perform role plays. Description of Activity A review of the story… Activity 5: Frozen Tag From Moral Tales Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A sound maker Optional: Bean bags for all participants Preparation for Activity Find a large open space indoors or out of doors. Read the description of this activity and decide which rules you will use. Description of Activity This is a cooperative… Activity 6: Processing The Frozen Tag Game From Moral Tales Activity time: 2 minutes Description of Activity Help the children reflect on how they felt in the role of helper and in the role of someone needing help. Use these questions: When you were frozen, how did you want people to take care of you? Did you care who unfroze you? How did it feel when… Activity 7: Who Is My Neighbor? Collage From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape A large piece of poster board Magazines and newspapers to cut up, with images of people from all over the world Newspapers to cut up for additional images of people from all over the world Colored construction paper,… Activity 8: Clean-up 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 Preparation for Activity Find out whether your congregational building… Closing From Moral Tales Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Moral Compass poster A bold marker, or a piece of card stock and tape or a stapler Optional: One copy of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition Optional: Music CD or tape, and music player… Leader Reflection and Planning From Moral Tales Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other team teachers and your director of religious education. You might find it helpful to consider these questions: Which activities worked well?… Faith In Action: Short-term - Good Neighbor Coupons From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Short term Coupons cut from Leader Resource 2: Good Neighbor Coupons for all participants Pencils, pens and color markers Newsprint pad Preparation for Activity Short term Print out and photocopy Leader Resource, Good Neighbor Coupons. Make enough… Alternate Activity 1: Candles of Joys and Sorrows From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Large container, such as ceramic or metal bowl Play sand (can be found at local hardware store) or unscented cat litter Large number of candles Basket for candles Matches or lighter Preparation for Activity Fill your container with the play sand or… Alternate Activity 2: Circle of Friends From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Sound maker Preparation for Activity Make sure you have adequate open space for this game. Description of Activity Arrange the children standing in a tight circle. Tell the children that this is a trust game called “Circle of Friends.” Ask them… Alternate Activity 3: Blizzard Helping Game From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Blindfolds A bell or other sound instrument Chairs, cones or other objects to create a simple obstacle course. Preparation for Activity Find an open space you can use that is at least fifteen feet across. If you can’t get this much space in your… Taking It Home: Do unto Others From Moral Tales This is the sum of all true righteousness — Treat others, as thou wouldst thyself be treated. Do nothing to thy neighbor, which hereafter Thou wouldst not have thy neighbor do to thee. — The Mahabharata IN TODAY’S SESSION… We heard the story, “The Good Samaritan.” We talked about the fact that… Story 1 The Good Samaritan From Moral Tales Adapted from Hebrew scripture (Leviticus 19:18) and Christian scripture (Luke 10:25-37). Preparation To make this story participatory: Open up the storytelling circle to include a “stage area.” Ask for volunteers. You will need a child to play the Good Samaritan, the wounded man, the priest, the… Leader Resource 1: Golden Rule Role Play Scenarios From Moral Tales Questions for Reviewing the Story, “The Good Samaritan” Gather children in chairs set in a semi-circle. Review the story, “The Good Samaritan,” with these questions: Who did Jesus think was the lawyer’s neighbor? Did Jesus mean that everyone is our neighbor? Did he mean that everyone should be… Leader Resource 2: Good Neighbor Coupons From Moral Tales GOOD NEIGHBOR COUPON I, ________________________________ (name of child), would like to do a helping kindness for ________________________________ (name of recipient)…. Find Out More About Sessioni 8 From Moral Tales Cooperative Games Terry Orlick’s book, The Cooperative Sports & Games Book (Pantheon Books, 1978) was the source for cooperative games in this session. See pages 20, 24, 27 and 38…. PREVIOUS: The Messiah Is Among You UP: Moral Tales NEXT: Introduction Download all of Moral Tales (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.
