Session 10: Footprints: Treading Softly on Earth
Session 10: Footprints: Treading Softly on Earth
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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...
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 2 Activity 1: Gems of Goodness 5 Activity 2: Lap-Sit Balance Game 8 Activity 3: Story...
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If at all possible, try to spend 5 minutes in nature. Listen for the sounds of animals and insects. Experience the weather — hot, cold,...
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Materials for Activity Mosaic gemstones, at least three per participant A colorful cloth A small notebook, approximately two by three...
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Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, and tape...
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Materials for Activity Clear glass jar or vase Small notebooks, approximately two by three inches, for any newcomers Markers and stick-on...
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Materials for Activity Music tape or CD and music player Preparation for Activity Select music. Arrange to have a music player for this...
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Materials for Activity A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story, "Parachuting Cats to the Rescue," such...
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Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Parachuting Cats to the Rescue" A chime, a rain stick, or another calming sound instrument...
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Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Large sheets of poster board, at least one for every two or three participants A...
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Materials for Activity Plastic tubs or baskets to store markers, pens, stickers and other art materials Waste basket lined with a bag Bag(s...
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Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Moral Compass poster A bold marker, or a piece of card stock and tape or a stapler...
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Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other...
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Materials for Activity Poster board Color markers Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Scout your congregation's building...
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Materials for Activity Large container, such as ceramic or metal bowl Play sand (can be found at local hardware store) or unscented cat...
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Materials for Activity A ball of yarn Description of Activity Invite the children to sit in a circle. When everyone is settled, hold the...
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Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape A copy of Leader Resource 1, Help or Harm the Earth? Preparation for Activity Post two...
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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...
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A true story. The mosquitoes in Borneo were terrible. On bad days, the people of Borneo would be covered in mosquito bites. (Leader — Ask...
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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...
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For more information on Unitarian Universalist efforts to heal the environment, visit the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth online...
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Section Menu
- Session 10: Footprints: Treading Softly on Earth
- Introduction
- Session-at-a-Glance
- Spiritual Preparation
- Welcoming and Entering
- Opening
- Activity 1: Gems Of Goodness
- Activity 2: Lap-sit Balance Game
- Activity 3: Story Basket And Centering
- Activity 4: Story - Parachuting Cats To The Rescue
- Activity 5: "Live in Balance" Posters
- Activity 6: Clean Up
- Closing
- Leader Reflection and Planning
- Faith In Action: Short-term - Helping Others Keep The Balance
- Alternate Activity 1: Candles Of Joys And Sorrows
- Alternate Activity 2: Interdependent Web Game
- Alternate Activity 3: Help Or Harm The Earth? Game
- Taking It Home
- Story 1 Parachuting Cats to the Rescue
- Leader Resource 1: Help or Harm the Earth
- Find Out More
- Introduction
- Program Structure
- Leader Guidelines
- Implementation
- Before You Start
- Books About Unitarian Universalism
- Facilitator Feedback Form
- Participant Feedback Form
- Session 1: We Are All One
- Session 2: Conscience: Hearing The Inner Voice
- Session 3: Faith, Hope and Prayer
- Session 4: In Another's Shoes
- Session 5: Forgiveness
- Session 6: Welcome One and All
- Session 7: Seeing Others with Awe
- Session 8: Do unto Others
- Session 9: Generosity: Give and Ye Shall Receive
- Session 11: Do No Harm
- Session 12: Making a Difference
- Session 13: Justice for All
- Session 14: Courage
- Session 15: Courage and Perseverance
- Session 16: Working Together
- Stories in Moral Tales
- Handouts in Moral Tales
- Leader Resources in Moral Tales