Session 1: The Web of Life Part of World of Wonder In This Section Introduction From World of Wonder We did not weave the web of life; We are merely a strand in it. Whatever we do to the web, We do to ourselves. — attributed to Chief Seattle, chief of... Session-at-a-Glance From World of Wonder Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 10 Activity 2: Group Covenant 10 Activity 3: Story — The Grumpy Gecko 10 Activity 4: Paper... Spiritual Preparation From World of Wonder Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space... Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Obtain an inflatable globe. One source is... Activity 2: Group Covenant From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post newsprint where the children can easily see it. Activity 3: Story - The Grumpy Gecko From World of Wonder Materials for Activity ... Activity 4: Paper Geckos From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Construction paper, several colors Glue sticks Scissors, including left-handed pairs Handout 1, Paper... Activity 5: Song - We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, "We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands" Lyrics Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional... Closing From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Creating the World of Wonder Mural Leader Resource 3, "We've Got the Whole World in ... Leader Reflection and Planning From World of Wonder Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other team leaders... Faith In Action: Grounds Clean-up From World of Wonder Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, "We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands" Lyrics Trash bags and/or recycle barrels... Alternate Activity 1: Welcoming Web Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ball of yarn Preparation for Activity Clear an open space where the group can sit in a circle.... Alternate Activity 2: Decorating the World of Wonder Mural From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Creating the World of Wonder Mural Yarn, glue, and nature stickers (e.g.... Alternate Activity 3: Spider Web Nature Walk From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Paper lunch bags, one per child Optional: Flashlights, magnifying glasses, or handheld dental mirrors... Alternate Activity 4: Beaded Geckos From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Beads Cord or yarn Handout 2, Beaded Geckos Preparation for Activity Practice making a gecko so that yo... Taking It Home From World of Wonder We did not weave the web of life; We are merely a strand in it.... The Grumpy Gecko From World of Wonder Adapted from "The Grumpy Gecko" in The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson (Cambridge: Barefoot Books, 2009).... Handout 1: Paper Gecko Template From World of Wonder From the “Gecko Scissor Skills Craft” by Leanne Guenther found on DTLK’s Crafts for Kids website.For use in Activity 4, Paper Geckos. 1. Print the... Handout 2: Beaded Geckos From World of Wonder Posted by Iceman1987 on the Hub website; permission pending. For use in Alternate Activity 4, Beaded Geckos. For each gecko: 1. Cut 4 feet of ribbon 2.... Leader Resource 1: Fidget Basket From World of Wonder A fidget basket is a simple, inexpensive way to include and welcome children who find it difficult to sit still or who learn better while moving.... Leader Resource 2: Creating the World of Wonder Mural From World of Wonder In each session's Closing, you will add an image to the World of Wonder mural, illustrating the web of life of which we are a part. This web can be a... Leader Resource 3: We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands Lyrics From World of Wonder Based on the traditional American Christian spiritual "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." We've got the whole world in our hands.... Leader Resource 4: Mural Image Gecko From World of Wonder An image of a Gold Dust Day gecko from Wikipedia. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From World of Wonder Hear the call of a gecko on the Soundboard website. Learn how Unitarian Universalists are involved in taking care of the Earth: Unitarian Universalist... PREVIOUS: Principles and Sources UP: World of Wonder NEXT: Introduction Download all of World of Wonder (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.