Session 6: Keep Learning Part of Faithful Journeys In This Section Introduction From Faithful Journeys Life becomes religious whenever we make it so: when some new light is seen, when some deeper appreciation is felt, when some larger outlook is gained, w... Session-at-a-Glance From Faithful Journeys Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Faithful Footprints 5 Activity 2: Move It! Yoga 8 Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 4: Story —... Spiritual Preparation From Faithful Journeys If it would be helpful in creating sacred space, light a candle or chalice. Read the story "Learning by Heart: Sophia Lyon Fahs." Reflect on these... Opening From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers and... Activity 1: Faithful Footprints From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path (Session 1, Leader Resource 2) Cutouts of footprints and (optional) wheelchair... Activity 2: Move It! Yoga From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 1, Yoga Pose Optional: Notes/illustrations to help you lead additional yoga po... Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects related to the story "Learning by Heart," such as a picture of Sophia Lyon Fahs... Activity 4: Story - Learning By Heart, Sophia Lyon Fahs From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Learning by Heart: Sophia Lyon Fahs" A chime, rain stick or other calming sound... Activity 5: Song - Sing and Rejoice From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Singing the Living Tradition or Leader Resource 3, Sing and Rejoice Newsprint, markers and tap... Activity 6: Mirror Dance From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Music without lyrics (classical, jazz, etc.) and appropriate music player Preparation for Activity Choos... Activity 7: Create aZen Garden From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A small, low-sided box, such as a shoe box, for each child Play sand (available at hardware stores) or... Closing From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path Signpost for Session 6 (Leader Resource 4), and pins, glue stick or tape Copies o... Leader Reflection and Planning From Faithful Journeys Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh.... Faith In Action: Teaching From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Yoga mats, small rugs or a carpeted space large enough for all participants A copy of Leader Resource 1... Alternate Activity 1: Religious Poetry From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of "The Summer's Day" by Mary Oliver, or another poem.... Alternate Activity 2: Walking Meditation From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Choose a location for your walking meditation, preferably an outdoor area with few distractions.... Alternate Activity 3: Drawing to Music From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Blank paper and crayons, markers or pastels Music without lyrics (classical, jazz, world music... Taking It Home From Faithful Journeys ... Learning By Heart Sophia Lyon Fahs Polly Peterson From Faithful Journeys "Mama, Mama, why do we just keep going and going and not going anywhere?" asked little Sophie.... Leader Resource 1: Yoga Pose From Faithful Journeys Start with this simple pose and add a few more. Practice poses so you can lead them without having to stop to read the next step. ... Leader Resource 2: Picture of Sophia Lyon Fahs From Faithful Journeys Courtesy of the Unitarian Universalist Association archives.Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 3: Song - Sing and Rejoice From Faithful Journeys "Sing and Rejoice" is Hymn 395 in Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook.Sing and rejoice. Sing and rejoice. Let all things... Leader Resource 4: Signpost for Session 6 From Faithful Journeys Cut out the signpost to add to your Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Faithful Journeys Yoga for Kids The website Radiant Yoga for All Kids offers guidance to help children "stretch and strengthen while promoting balance, coordination, the... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Faithful Journeys NEXT: Introduction Download all of Faithful Journeys (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.