Session 12: Making Visible The Invisible Part of Windows and Mirrors In This Section Introduction From Windows and Mirrors Let him who expects one class of society to prosper in the highest degree, while the other is in distress, try whether one side of the face can smile while the other is pinched. — Thomas Fuller (1608-1661), British clergyman and author Grade school children begin to ask the big questions that... Session-at-a-Glance From Windows and Mirrors Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Some People Think They're Better than Others 5 Activity 2: Balance Challenge — Part I 5 Activity 3: Story — Yammani and the Soji 10 Activity 4: The Clothes on My Back 10 Activity 5: Balance Challenge — Part II 5 Activity 6: Window/Mirror Panel — Making... Spiritual Preparation From Windows and Mirrors Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Make yourself comfortable; light a candle to mark the time as different from your other activities. Close your eyes and breathe deeply and perhaps repeat a word or phrase to separate yourself from the activities of the day.... Opening From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, such as beads or pieces of stained glass Newsprint, markers and tape Opening Words Basket and opening words (see Session 1, Leader Resource 1)... Activity 1: Some People Think They're Better than Others From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Post several sheets of blank newsprint. Review Leader Resource 1, Class Identity Descriptions, which offers language and definitions about socio-economic class that may help you facilitate... Activity 2: Balance Challenge - Part I From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Books that can be dropped on the floor Optional: Timepiece that displays seconds Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity If you wish, list participants' names on newsprint with room to note their scores for the three challenge... Activity 3: Story - Yammani and the Soji From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Yammani and the Soji" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Optional: Paper and pencils/pens for all participants Preparation for Activity Read the story, "Yammani and the Soji," a few times. Consider telling it... Activity 4: The Clothes on My Back From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Garments and packaged food items Paper and pencils/pens Preparation for Activity Gather garments and packaged foods that have labels identifying fabrics/ingredients and where the item was made.... Activity 5: Balance Challenge - Part II From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Books used in Activity 2, Balance Challenge - Part 1 Optional: Timepiece that displays seconds Optional: Newsprint with scores from Activity 2, markers and tape Description of Activity Children re-attempt the balance challenge from Activity 2 and... Activity 6: Window/Mirror Panel - Making Invisible Hands Visible From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels A variety of illustrated magazines to cut up Blank paper, cut to a size that can be added to the Window/Mirror panels Optional: Hand-shaped stickers, or rubber stamps with hand images, and ink pads Basket(s) o... Closing From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Taking It Home handout Optional: A copy of Session 1, Leader Resource 2, Namaste Preparation for Activity Identify a place for participants to store their Window/Mirror Panels between sessions. Keep in mind, there may be... Leader Reflection and Planning From Windows and Mirrors Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What connections did children make with the activities and/or the central ideas? How could you tell that was occurring? What connections did you make... Faith In Action: Thank You Notes From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Blank cards and envelopes Pencils and markers Optional: Window/Mirror Panel baskets of arts and crafts materials List of staff and volunteers who keep the facility clean, comfortable and secure Preparation for Activity Obtain the names of your... Alternate Activity 1: Journaling - From My Class Perspective From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Blank paper or index cards Pencils, pens and markers to share Optional: Envelopes for completed papers or cards Chime, bell or other sound maker Soft music to create a reflective mood, and appropriate music player Description of Activity Introduce ... Taking It Home From Windows and Mirrors Let him who expects one class of society to prosper in the highest degree, while the other is in distress, try whether one side of the face can smile while the other is pinched. — Thomas Fuller (1608-1661), British clergyman and author IN TODAY’S SESSION… We reflected on how we view ourselves... Yammani and the Soji Kenneth W. Collier From Windows and Mirrors From Our Seven Principles in Story and Verse: A Collection for Children and Adults by Kenneth W. Collier (Boston: Skinner House, 2007). Used with permission. It was the first day of the Festival of Purification.... Leader Resource 1: Class Identity Descriptions From Windows and Mirrors Class is relative status according to income, wealth, power, and/or position. In the U.S. , it is a confusing and slippery topic. Definitions that make sense to one person may not make sense to another. These definitions are offered in hopes of starting a discussion with shared language. The U.S. Find Out More Making Visible The Invisible From Windows and Mirrors The story in this session, "Yammani and the Soji," comes from http://www.uuabookstore.org/Our-Seven-Principles-in-Story-and-Verse-P16…; Our Seven Principles in Story and Verse: A Collection for Children and Adults by Kenneth W. Collier (Boston: Skinner House, 2007). PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Windows and Mirrors NEXT: Introduction Download all of Windows and Mirrors (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.