Session 25: Teddy Bear Month — Friendship Part of Chalice Children In This Section Introduction From Chalice Children When I am lonely, will you be my friend? — from "When I Am Frightened," Hymn 1012 in Singing the Journey The theme of this unit, and this session in... Session-at-a-Glance From Chalice Children Activity Minutes Activity 1: Free Play 15 Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition 5 Activity 3: Circle Time 5 Activity 4: Story 5 Activity 5: Bear Beds 15... Spiritual Preparation From Chalice Children Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. What are some ways that you experience friendship? Do you have friends who live far... Opening From Chalice Children Description of Activity In the Chalice Children program, sessions begin with Activity 1, Free Play, rather than a formal Opening. The chalice is lit in... Activity 1: Free Play From Chalice Children Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a storybook, manipulatives, dramatic pl... Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters from Session 1. Activity 3: Circle Time From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Teddy Bear Month Invitation, one copy for each child Chalice-lighting words, written ... Activity 4: Story From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: Patchwork Helps a Fri... Activity 5: Bear Beds From Chalice Children Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Bear-sized boxes, one for each child Felt Materials to decorate boxes, such as color markers, stickers,... Activity 6: Circle Games From Chalice Children Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Teddy Grahams Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs listed i... Closing From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelope, hole punch, and yarn or... Leader Reflection and Planning From Chalice Children Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leader: How do we feel about what went on during this session? Why?... Taking It Home: Teddy Bear Month — Friendship From Chalice Children When I am lonely, will you be my friend? — "When I Am Frightened," Hymn 1012 in Singing the Journey IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . The theme of this unit, and... Leader Resource 1: Teddy Bear Month Invitation From Chalice Children Send this letter to the Chalice Children families before Session 25.... Find Out More From Chalice Children Did you know that teddy bears are named for President Theodore Roosevelt? Learn the... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Chalice Children NEXT: Introduction Download all of Chalice Children (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.