Faith Curriculum Library: Tapestry of Faith: Chalice Children: A Program about Our Unitarian Universalist Community for Preschoolers

Alternate Activity 1: Draw a Star

Activity time: 5 minutes

Materials for Activity

  • Drawing paper
  • Markers, crayons, and/or paints and paintbrushes
  • Moistened paper towels
  • Optional: Draw Me a Star by Eric Carle

Preparation for Activity

  • Read Draw Me a Star by Eric Carle or watch this YouTube video to see how Carle's book teaches the activity. If you want to share the book with the children, obtain it from a public library or purchase the book for your congregation.

Description of Activity

Invite the children to draw stars as demonstrated in Eric Carle's book Draw Me a Star. Make sure that each child puts their name on their drawing.

When you've finished making stars, invite the children to help with clean-up. They can put away the drawing supplies and wipe the table with moistened paper towels. Put the drawings near the door for the children to take home later.

Including All Participants

If any child is in a wheelchair, make sure that there is a table at their height, with places for other children as well, so they may draw along with everyone.