Session 30: Halloween Part of Chalice Children In This Section Introduction From Chalice Children You got to do when the spirit says do! — "When the Spirit Says Do," Hymn 1024 in Singing the Journey Halloween can be a scary time for preschoolers... 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: Ghosts 15... Spiritual Preparation From Chalice Children Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. What are your memories of Halloween as a young child?... 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 Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice with tea light flame or other preschool chalice opt... 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: Little Boo by Stephen... Activity 5: Ghosts From Chalice Children Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Facial tissues, at least two sheets per ghost Rubber bands, one per ghost; small bands work best (so... Activity 6: Circle Games From Chalice Children Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any posters you have made. Description of... Closing From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelopes, 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?... Faith In Action: We Celebrate Holidays From Chalice Children Description of Activity The theme of Unit 5 is "We celebrate holidays." Use one of the many traditional service projects associated with various holiday... Alternate Activity 1: Popcorn Party From Chalice Children Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Raw popcorn kernels Small paper lunch bags or plain coffee filters Popcorn popper Oil (unless using an ... Taking It Home: Halloween From Chalice Children You got to do when the spirit says do! — "When the Spirit Says Do," Hymn 1024 in Singing the Journey IN TODAY'S SESSION... We celebrated the gentler... Find Out More From Chalice Children October is national popcorn popping month.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Chalice Children NEXT: Introduction Download all of Chalice Children (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.