Open

“Affirmations” by Doggyland (YouTube)

Consider playing the song all the way through twice. Encourage students to wiggle, sing along, and dance.

After the song, light a chalice and invite each student to share their favorite affirmation from the song.

Read

“Change Sings” (YouTube at the 1:03-3:33 minute mark) by Amanda Gorman with Percussion by Symphony Storytime

Activity Handout: “Decorate Your Own House”

Distribute the “Decorate Your Own House” handout and encourage students to color while watching the next two videos. Take a wiggle break in between as needed.

Having a copy of the classroom covenant or group agreement will be helpful later on.

Watch

“Roxaboxen” by Alice McLerran (YouTube)

Ask — What differences did you notice between the two stories? What similarities? What would it be like to build a town where the rules and laws are all about UU values?

Do

Affirmation Covenant Acitivty: “In This House”

Have students cut out their individual houses and arrange them on one poster to make a town. Find a way to put Love at the center of the town. Use the printout or draw a simple outline of a house on a paper or whiteboard. Encourage students to name affirmations that reflect actionable ways to embody the classroom covenant or agreement. (Ex.I am loving! I am kind! My vote matters! etc.)

Optional: Upload a photo of your group’s town to social media and use the hashtag #UUAMosaicYouth

Close

“Shine” by Doggyland (YouTube)

Play the song then ask students to check-out by naming one way they shine and one way a classmate shines. (Alternatively, the instructor can name one way each student shines.) Extinguish chalice.

Take Home

Send students with an extra copy of the “In This House” activity to complete with their family (or send the handout via email.)

Along with your adult, explore the hashtag #UUAMosaicYouth on Facebook and Instagram to find out how other groups and congregations are engaging with the Mosaic Curriculum!