Session 14: Enough Stuff

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Part of World of Wonder, Grades K-1

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Introduction
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People overestimate the pleasure they’ll get from having more stuff. This does not apply to new rose bushes, crayons, or yarn stashes. — Dr. Sun Wolf This session helps children identify the difference between need and want and introduces relevant actions that make a difference in caring for the…
Session-at-a-Glance
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Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — Enough Stuff 10 Activity 3: Recycle Relay 15 Activity 4: Birthday Brainstorm 10 Activity 5: Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars 10 Faith in Action: Enough Stuff Birthday Party Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Welcoming Web…
Spiritual Preparation
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Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to separate yourself from the activities of the day. Take a few minutes to ponder what it would mean in your life to live with simple abundance….
Opening
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Group Covenant (Session 1) Chalice-Lighting Words (Session 1) Leadership Chart (Session 2) Preparation for Activity Select an area where the group can comfortably sit in a…
Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Inflatable earth ball or globe, available from http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-k…; Preparation for Activity Inflate the earth ball or globe. Description of Activity This activity engages active learners while…
Activity 2: Story - Enough Stuff
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, “Enough Stuff” A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story such as a piece of old clothing (maybe something outgrown), a broken toy, a picture of a cluttered room A chime or rain stick Optional: Fidget Basket…
Activity 3: Recycle Relay
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Two sets of four recycle bins (or cardboard boxes or other containers), two boxes or barrels for trash, and two bins for unsorted items 10-15 clean items (per team) that go in either recycle or trash bins, such as aluminum drink cans, toilet paper…
Activity 4: Birthday Brainstorm
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Birthday Party Resources Optional: Talking stick Preparation for Activity Explore the resources on Handout 1. Gather some suggestions you can share with the children during this activity….
Activity 5: Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Clean, used toilet paper rolls Construction paper, markers or crayons, tape and glue sticks A stapler and a single hole punch (for adult use) Yarn and scissors, including left-handed scissors Preparation for Activity In advance, ask families to sav…
Closing
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 1, Mural Image — Too Much Stuff, and tape Closing song lyrics from Session 1 Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Print Leader Resource 1, Too Much Stuff, preferably in color….
Leader Reflection and Planning
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Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately after the session, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with other team leaders and the religious educator. You might find it helpful to consider these questions: Were all children actively engaged?…
Faith In Action: Enough Stuff Birthday Party
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Materials for Activity Birthday cakes (brought in by participants, at least 12, one for each month of the year) Tables and chairs Cake plates and forks (preferably to be washed after the event and not disposed of) Newsprint with responses from Activity 4 and 5 Handout 1, Birthday Party Resources…
Alternate Activity 1: Welcoming Web Game
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ball of yarn Preparation for Activity Clear an open space where the group can sit in a circle. Make sure you know each participant’s name so you can prompt others in the circle. Description of Activity This activity makes the concepts of…
Alternate Activity 2: "Needs" vs. "Wants" Nature Walk
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Lunch-sized paper bags, cloth bags, or small baggies to collect interesting items along the way, one per child Optional: Flashlights, magnifying glasses, or handheld dental mirrors Preparation for Activity Communicate with parents in advance and…
Alternate Activity 3: Kids Make a Difference Video
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access and a large monitor or a digital projector Preparation for Activity Test equipment. Preview videos you plan to show the group. Set up monitor or projector/screen so all participants can view the video. Description of…
Taking It Home: Enough Stuff
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People overestimate the pleasure they’ll get from having more stuff. This does not apply to new rose bushes, crayons, or yarn stashes. — Dr. Sun Wolf IN TODAY’S SESSION… we learned about the 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot. We heard the story “Enough Stuff,” which introduced the…
Enough Stuff

Julie Simon

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Jamie sat on his bed, while his Dad talked on the phone. In just three weeks, Jamie was going to turn seven. He couldn’t wait. He was having a pirate party….
Handout 1: Birthday Party Resources
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Birthdays Without Pressure http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/04/kids-birthday-parties_n_301268…; Birthday Parties: Taking the Stress Out of Celebrations Z… Waste Home T… No-Presents Birthday Party Unplug Your Kids What is a No-Gift Birthday party?
Leader Resource 1: Mural Image - Too Much Stuff
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Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.
Find Out More
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Read about FreecycleDelbert McClinton singing his song “Too Much Stuff.” Visit the websites of Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth and The Green Sanctuary Program to learn how Unitarian Universalists are involved in taking care of the earth:…