Session 11: Do No Harm

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• Introduction

  Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our very being...
• Session-at-a-Glance

  Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 2 Activity 1: Gems of Goodness 5 Activity 2: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 3:...
• Spiritual Preparation

  Read the story, "The Answer Is in Your Hands," a few times. Then take a few minutes to think about your answers to the following questions...
• Welcoming and Entering

  Materials for Activity Mosaic gemstones, at least three per participant A colorful cloth A small notebook, approximately two by three...
• Opening

  Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, and tape...
• Activity 1: Gems Of Goodness

  Materials for Activity Clear glass jar or vase Small notebooks, approximately two by three inches, for any newcomers Markers and stick-on...
• Activity 2: Story Basket And Centering

  Materials for Activity A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story, "The Answer Is in Your Hands," such as...
• Activity 3: Story - The Answer Is In Your Hands

  Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "The Answer Is in Your Hands" A chime, a rain stick, or another calming sound instrument...
• Activity 4: The "in Your Hands" Ball Game

  Materials for Activity Small, soft ball or a small stuffed bird to pass around the circle A copy of Leader Resource 1, "In Your Hands"...
• Activity 5: "what Would Uu Do?" Bracelets

  Materials for Activity Lanyard, cord, or wire for beading "W," "U," and "D" beads, enough for each child to make a bracelet with the...
• Activity 6: Clean Up

  Materials for Activity Plastic tubs or baskets to store markers, pens, stickers and other art materials Waste basket lined with a bag Bag(s...
• Closing

  Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Moral Compass poster A bold marker, or a piece of card stock and tape or a stapler...
• Leader Reflection and Planning

  Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other...
• Alternate Activity 1: Candles Of Joys And Sorrows

  Materials for Activity Large container, such as ceramic or metal bowl Play sand (can be found at local hardware store) or unscented cat...
• Alternate Activity 2: Frogs And Lily Pads Cooperative Game

  Materials for Activity Newsprint pad Music tape or CD and player Preparation for Activity Obtain music and a tape/CD player In a large,...
• Taking It Home

  Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our very being...
• Story 1 The Answer is in Your Hands

  Adapted from an Indian folk tale. There was once a wise woman who lived by herself near a small village. Rumor had it that she could always...
• Leader Resource 1: In Your Hands Scenarios

  Your younger brother has just destroyed an art project that you worked on for hours! You are furious and you feel like hitting him, or...
• Find Out More About Session 11

  For group games and activities that reinforce cooperation and teach peace, see: The Cooperative Sports and Games Book by Terry Orlick (...