Session 18: Wondering About the Moon

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• Introduction

  The light of the moon on each upturned face . . . we gaze up in wonder above to the sky. — "The Sun at High Noon," Hymn 14 in Singing the...
• Session-at-a-Glance

  Activity Minutes Activity 1: Free Play 15 Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition 5 Activity 3: Circle Time 5 Activity 4: Story 5 Activity 5:...
• Spiritual Preparation

  Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. Consider the moments when you have noticed the moon. What do you think...
• Opening

  Description of Activity In the Chalice Children program, sessions begin with Activity 1, Free Play, rather than a formal Opening. The...
• Activity 1: Free Play

  Materials for Activity Name tags Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a storybook, manipulatives, dramatic play props, and...
• Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition

  Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters from Session 1. Description of...
• Activity 3: Circle Time

  Materials for Activity Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice with tea light flame or other preschool chalice option Feelings...
• Activity 4: Story

  Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me...
• Activity 5: Moon Painting

  Materials for Activity Newspaper or other covering for tables White paper plates, at least one for each child, a hole punch, and yarn Red,...
• Activity 6: Circle Games

  Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Two new songs and games-Big Yellow Moon and "Hey Diddle Diddle"-...
• Closing

  Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelope, hole punch, and yarn or ribbon...
• Leader Reflection and Planning

  Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leader: How do we feel about what went on during this session? Why? What was the...
• Taking It Home

  The light of the moon on each upturned face . . . we gaze up in wonder above to the sky. — "The Sun at High Noon," Hymn 14 in Singing the...
• Find Out More

  Check out NASA's Moon Portal for everything you've ever wanted to know about the moon. Find a Moon Phases Calendar online. Read " Moon...