Session 5: We Are Loved, Flaws and All Part of Love Will Guide Us, Grades 2-3 In This Section Introduction From Love Will Guide Us ... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Will Guide Us Activity Minutes Opening 7 Activity 1: Game — Horrible/Beautiful 8 Activity 2: Story — The Scratched Diamond 10 Activity 3: Imperfect Treasure Boxes 25 Faith in Action: Wow Mosaics 45 Closing 10 Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Concerns 7 Alternate Activity 2: UU Source Constellation —... Spiritual Preparation From Love Will Guide Us Read the story, "The Scratched Diamond." When have you worked to turn scratches upon your own life into beautiful flowers? Consider the children in the Love Will Guide Us group. Allow yourself to name characteristics they display which you find challenging. How can some of these characteristics... Opening From Love Will Guide Us Materials for Activity ... Activity 1: Game - Horrible/Beautiful From Love Will Guide Us Description of Activity ... Activity 2: Story - The Scratched Diamond From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Scratched Diamond" A large basket Objects related to the story such as gemstones, particularly crystals or gems with etchings on them, a broken item that can still be used, wood with visible knots, pictures of diamonds, or ... Activity 3: Imperfect Treasure Boxes From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Unfinished wooden treasure boxes for all participants, available at craft stores such as A.C. Moore, Oriental Trading Company, or Michael's Materials to decorate the boxes, such as watercolor or tempera paints and paintbrushes; color markers; and... Closing From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Participants' treasure boxes, decorated in Activity 3 Session 2, Leader Resource 2, Source Star - Our Sense of Wonder Pencils or markers Taking It Home Optional: Session 1, Handout 3, Our Sources Lyrics Optional: A recording of the song... Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Will Guide Us Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other team leaders and your religious educator. You might find it helpful to consider: Were all children actively engaged?... Faith In Action: Wow Mosaics From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Mosaic stepping stone mix (available at craft stores such as A.C. Moore or Michael's) Mosaic glass chips (available at craft stores, such as A.C. Moore or Michael's) and shallow containers Mosaic plastic molds Bucket, paint stirrer, putty scrapers,... Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Concerns From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Felt candle-and-flame board (see Session 1, Alternate Activity 1) A basket of felt "flames" and a basket of felt "candles" Optional: LED/battery-operated tea lights or candles Preparation for Activity If needed, make a felt board by stapling or nail... Alternate Activity 2: UU Source Constellation - Our Sense of Wonder From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Session 2, Handout 1, UU Source Constellation - Our Sense of Wonder Session 2, Leader Resource 1, UU Source Constellation Answer Sheet - Our Sense of Wonder Night Sky display and push pins, tape, or sticky tack (Session 1, Opening) Gold and silver... Alternate Activity 3: Opening Geodes From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Unopened geodes, for all participants (purchase online from Oriental Trading Company, Amazon... Taking It Home: We Are Loved, Flaws and All From Love Will Guide Us When you are in the presence of the Holy Spirit, it is like sitting in front of a fire that does not burn you, but suffuses you with its qualities — its warmth, glow, and color. And as you are there, in the presence of the Spirit, you also become suffused with the divine attributes of compassion,... The Scratched Diamond From Love Will Guide Us Based on a tale told in the 1700s by the Jewish teacher, Jacob ben Wolf Kranz, Maggid of Dubno.... Handout 1: UU Source Constellation - Our Sense of Wonder From Love Will Guide Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 1: UU Source Constellation Answer Sheet - Our Sense of Wonder From Love Will Guide Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 2: Source Star - Our Sense of Wonder From Love Will Guide Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Love Will Guide Us Many children's stories affirm the beauty of learning from our mistakes. In the Magic School Bus series of books and videos, the main character, Ms. Frizzle, frequently states, "Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy."... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Will Guide Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Will Guide Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.