Session 31: Thanksgiving

Part of Chalice Children, in Preschool

In This Section

Introduction

Give thanks for the homes that with kindness are blessed... — Hymn 69, "Give Thanks," Singing the Living Tradition Preschoolers contribute...
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. Can you remember the first time you cooked something for your family?...
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: Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende...
Activity 5: Something Good for the Table

Materials for Activity Handout 1, Thanksgiving Recipes Ingredients and supplies for the recipe of your choice (see Handout 1) Individual...
Activity 6: Circle Games

Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any posters you have made. Learn a new song, "I Am Saying...
Closing

Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelopes, 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

Give thanks for the homes that with kindness are blessed... — Hymn 69, "Give Thanks," Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION... we...
Handout 1: Thanksgiving Recipes

Pumpkin Pie in a Cup, adapted from the recipe by Vanessa Levin, from her blog Pre-K Pages , used with permission. Pumpkin Fluff Dip is a...
Find Out More

On the Poets website, "At the Common Table: Poems for Thanksgiving" discusses several poems including poems by Langston Hughes and Bruce...