Faith Curriculum Library: Tapestry of Faith: World of Wonder: A Program on the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism for Grades K-1

World of Wonder, Grades K-1

By Alice Anacheka-Nasemann, Julie Simon, Pat Kahn

© 2013

This program delves deep into our Unitarian Universalist seventh Principle. It instills respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part and appreciation of its beauty, excitement, and mystery. It is founded on the premise that direct experience in nature is essential to children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development. Time spent experiencing and exploring during the kindergarten and first grade years begins a practice that can bring lifelong openness to the wonder nature can spark.

Three children bend their heads over an insect which one looks at through a microscope; line drawing to be used as a coloring sheet

Coloring Sheets for Stories!
Print copies of black-and-white line drawings specific to the stories in this program. Coloring can help children focus during storytelling. Or, invite them to colorafterward, to help them recall the story.
Download the World of Wonder coloring sheet packet now (PDF, 15 pages ). Or, print the individual coloring sheet you'll find alongside a story as you use this curriculum.
Above: A coloring sheet to use at any time during this program. Illustration: Nancy Devard

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bay County (Florida) viewed this video at the multigenerational worship that concluded their World of Wonder program. Thanks to Tiffany Sapp, Religious Education Coordinator.

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