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

Alternate Activity 4: Beaded Geckos

Part of World of Wonder, Grades K-1

Activity time: 10 minutes

Materials for Activity

Preparation for Activity

  • Practice making a gecko so that you can lead the activity.
  • Recruit some extra adults or teens to help out.
  • Optional: view video (5:45).

Description of Activity

The children will make their own beaded gecko to remind them of the interdependence of the gecko on seemingly unrelated things.

Give each participant a copy of Handout 2, Beaded Geckos. Have each child select beads and using the instructions on Handout 2, guide the children through the steps. If possible, recruit some extra adults or teens to help out.

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