Session 13: Justice for All Part of Moral Tales In This Section Introduction From Moral Tales Riches that leave another poor I do not want. — Andre Gide This session teaches children about injustice and inequality in our world, and the importance... Session-at-a-Glance From Moral Tales Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 2 Activity 1: Gems of Goodness 5 Activity 2: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 3: Story — The Dog... Spiritual Preparation From Moral Tales Read the story, "The Dog and the Heartless King." Take a few moments to consider any or all of these questions: Whom do you most relate to in the story:... 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 2"x 3", for any newcomers Markers and stick-on ge... Activity 2: 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, such as a stuffed dog,... Activity 3: Story - The Dog And The Heartless King From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story,"The Dog and the Heartless King" A chime, a rain stick, or another calming sound... Activity 4: Story Integration - Barking Dog Game From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Chime, rain stick or other sound instrument (optional) Preparation for... Activity 5: Watchdogs For Justice - An Unfair Snack From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Lots of different snack foods including some plain uninteresting foods as well as some highly appealing... Activity 6: Processing The Unfair Snack Activity From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity It is important that children have an opportunity to talk about their feelings and process the justice... Activity 7: Clean-up From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 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 Optional: Music and player Optional: Guitar, piano or other instrument... 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: Long-term - Living Simply That Others Might Simply Live From Moral Tales Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape A copy of Leader Resource 1, Living Simply Ceremony Preparation for Activit... 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: "Hungry Planet" Picture Book From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the book Hungry Planet: What the World Eats by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio (Ten Speed... Alternate Activity 3: Barking Dog Role Plays From Moral Tales Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 2, Unfair Scenarios Preparation for Activity Download Leader Resource 2, Unfa... Taking It Home From Moral Tales Riches that leave another poor I do not want. — Andre Gide IN TODAY'S SESSION... Today we talked about the importance of fairness and justice and the... Story 1: The Dog and the Heartless King From Moral Tales Adapted, with permission, from “The Heartless King,” an Indian folk tale adapted by Sophia Fahs in From Long Ago and Many Lands, second edition, by... Leader Resource 1: Living Simply Ceremony From Moral Tales Materials for Activity Medium-sized white or light gray stones, one per participant A large decorative vase or glass bowl A small table or altar Decorat... Leader Resource 2: Unfair Scenarios From Moral Tales Scenario 1 (two, plus watchdog): Person A: You have a really big piece of chocolate cake. It's your favorite desert and you don't want to share any.... Find Out More From Moral Tales Learn about the make-up of our world with this picture book that makes population numbers more concrete and is informative for people of all ages: If th... PREVIOUS: Find Out More About Making a Difference UP: Moral Tales NEXT: Introduction Download all of Moral Tales (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.