Session 8: Do unto Others Part of Moral Tales In This Section Introduction From Moral Tales This session promotes the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and the suggestion from scripture to "Love thy neighbor as... Session-at-a-Glance From Moral Tales Activity Minutes Welcoming & Entering 0 Opening 3 Activity 1: Gems of Goodness 5 Activity 2: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 3: Story — The Good... Spiritual Preparation From Moral Tales Review the story of "The Good Samaritan." The story is significant not only in that the man from Samaria helps someone he does not know, but that he hel... Welcoming and Entering From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Mosaic gemstones, at least three per participant A colorful cloth A small notebook, approximately two by... Opening From Moral Tales Activity time: 3 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: 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, "The Good Samaritan," such ... Activity 3: Story - The Good Samaritan From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "The Good Samaritan" Optional: Items from the story basket to use as props A chime,... Activity 4: How Would You Want to Be Treated From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 1, Golden Rule Role Play Scenarios A bell or other sound maker Preparation fo... Activity 5: Frozen Tag From Moral Tales Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A sound maker Optional: Bean bags for all participants Preparation for Activity Find a large open space... Activity 6: Processing The Frozen Tag Game From Moral Tales Activity time: 2 minutes Description of Activity Help the children reflect on how they felt in the role of helper and in the role of someone needing help. Activity 7: Who Is My Neighbor? Collage From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape A large piece of poster board Magazines and newspapers to cut up, with imag... Activity 8: 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 - Good Neighbor Coupons From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Short term Coupons cut from Leader Resource 2: Good Neighbor Coupons for all participants Pencils, pens... 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: Circle of Friends From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Sound maker Preparation for Activity Make sure you have adequate open space for this game.... Alternate Activity 3: Blizzard Helping Game From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Blindfolds A bell or other sound instrument Chairs, cones or other objects to create a simple obstacle... Taking It Home From Moral Tales This is the sum of all true righteousness — Treat others, as thou wouldst thyself be treated. Do nothing to thy neighbor, which hereafter Thou wouldst... Story 1 The Good Samaritan From Moral Tales Adapted from Hebrew scripture (Leviticus 19:18) and Christian scripture (Luke 10:25-37). Preparation To make this story participatory: Open up the... Leader Resource 1: Golden Rule Role Play Scenarios From Moral Tales Questions for Reviewing the Story, "The Good Samaritan" Gather children in chairs set in a semi-circle.... Leader Resource 2: Good Neighbor Coupons From Moral Tales GOOD NEIGHBOR COUPON I, ________________________________ (name of child), would like to do a helping kindness for ________________________________ (name... Find Out More About Sessioni 8 From Moral Tales Cooperative Games Terry Orlick's book, The Cooperative Sports & Games Book (Pantheon Books, 1978) was the source for cooperative games in this session.... PREVIOUS: The Messiah Is Among You UP: Moral Tales NEXT: Introduction Download all of Moral Tales (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.