Session 10: Footprints: Treading Softly on Earth Part of Moral Tales In This Section Introduction From Moral Tales When one tugs on a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. — John Muir In today's world, one cannot speak of morality,... Session-at-a-Glance From Moral Tales Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 2 Activity 1: Gems of Goodness 5 Activity 2: Lap-Sit Balance Game 8 Activity 3: Story Basket and... Spiritual Preparation From Moral Tales If at all possible, try to spend 5 minutes in nature. Listen for the sounds of animals and insects. Experience the weather — hot, cold, misty, or... Welcoming and Entering From Moral Tales Materials for Activity Mosaic gemstones, at least three per participant A colorful cloth A small notebook, approximately two by three inches, and a mark... Opening From Moral Tales Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, an... Activity 1: Gems Of Goodness From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear glass jar or vase Small notebooks, approximately two by three inches, for any newcomers Markers an... Activity 2: Lap-sit Balance Game From Moral Tales Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity Music tape or CD and music player Preparation for Activity Select music.... Activity 3: Story Basket And Centering From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story, "Parachuting Cats to the... Activity 4: Story - Parachuting Cats To The Rescue From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Parachuting Cats to the Rescue" A chime, a rain stick, or another calming sound... Activity 5: "Live in Balance" Posters From Moral Tales Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Large sheets of poster board, at least one for every two or three participa... Activity 6: Clean Up From Moral Tales Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Plastic tubs or baskets to store markers, pens, stickers and other art materials Waste basket lined with... Closing From Moral Tales Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Moral Compass poster A bold marker, or a piece of card stock and tape or a... Leader Reflection and Planning From Moral Tales Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh.... Faith In Action: Short-term - Helping Others Keep The Balance From Moral Tales Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Poster board Color markers Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Scout your congregation... Alternate Activity 1: Candles Of Joys And Sorrows From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Large container, such as ceramic or metal bowl Play sand (can be found at local hardware store) or... Alternate Activity 2: Interdependent Web Game From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A ball of yarn Description of Activity Invite the children to sit in a circle. When everyone is settled,... Alternate Activity 3: Help Or Harm The Earth? Game From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape A copy of Leader Resource 1, Help or Harm the Earth?... Taking It Home From Moral Tales When one tugs on a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. — John Muir IN TODAY'S SESSION... The children heard a true... Story 1 Parachuting Cats to the Rescue From Moral Tales A true story. The mosquitoes in Borneo were terrible. On bad days, the people of Borneo would be covered in mosquito bites. (Leader — Ask, "And what do... Leader Resource 1: Help or Harm the Earth From Moral Tales Call out these human actions, your own ideas, and ideas suggested by the children to play the game in Alternate Activity 3, Help or Harm the Earth? Game. Find Out More From Moral Tales For more information on Unitarian Universalist efforts to heal the environment, visit the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth online. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Moral Tales NEXT: Introduction Download all of Moral Tales (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.