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Wisdom begins in wonder. — Socrates, Greek philosopher IN TODAY'S SESSION... we celebrated our time together with an outdoor Wonder Walk. We used our senses and our "wonder skills" of slowing down, paying attention, and observing nature. We talked about the quote from Socrates and what it means.Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Families | From World of Wonder -
It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees... We can work together for a better world with men and women of goodwill, those who radiate the intrinsic goodness of humankind....Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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People overestimate the pleasure they'll get from having more stuff. This does not apply to new rose bushes, crayons, or yarn stashes. — Dr. Sun Wolf IN TODAY'S SESSION... we learned about the 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot. We heard the story "Enough Stuff," which introduced the...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Families | From World of Wonder
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Question: How do energy conscious people think about wind power? Answer: They're blown away! — United States Energy Information Administration IN TODAY'S SESSION......Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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Imagine a glorious full moon coming over the tops of the spruce, big and yellow, shedding a mysterious light on everything... the moonlight had colour, you could see to paint and be able to appreciate the colour of things. — Arthur Lismer, Canadian Unitarian artist, 1948 IN TODAY'S SESSION... we...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way its animals are treated. — Mahatma Gandhi IN TODAY'S SESSION... We considered how kindness is important in the web of life and learned about real life examples of animals who have acted with altruism to save the lives of...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful. — e.e. cummings, 20th-century IN TODAY'S SESSION... we played! We learned that, through play, animals, including humans, learn new skills, get exercise, relieve stress, and form social bonds. We learned that laughter and joy are very healthy for us...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. —Langston Hughes, 20th-century African American poet In today's session... we considered how creativity benefits the web of life. We learned that female bowerbirds select their mates...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar. —Helen Hayes, American actress In today's session... we explored the amazing abundance and diversity of plants. We heard a version...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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Life is like a compost heap. The rotting debris of everyday trials just keeps piling up... but if we wait long enough and remain steadfast and strong, even the stinkiest pile will bear good and worthwhile things. —posted on the...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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Awaken to the universe's simple gift of the butterfly. Watch with fascination and joy as a jeweled treasure glides by and gently touches your soul. — Kristen D'Angelo, freelance writer, blogger, and photographer IN TODAY'S SESSION... we learned about metamorphosis in both butterflies and frogs....Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain. — Henry David Thoreau, 19th-century Transcendentalist If you want to save animals, you have to save the Earth, and to do that, you have to be green. — Marisa...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life—learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some. — Robert Fulghum, author and Unitarian Universalist minister IN TODAY'S SESSION... we learned the importance of balance in the web of life. We considered...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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No shade tree? Blame not the sun but yourself. — Chinese proverb IN TODAY'S SESSION... we learned about trees' vital role in our lives. We used our bodies to build a tree and then experienced a guided meditation in which we grew from acorns to mighty oak trees. We represented our interdependence...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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Your deepest roots are in nature. No matter who you are, where you live, or what kind of life you lead, you remain irrevocably linked with the rest of creation. — Charles Cook, founder and director of Wild Earth Adventures IN TODAY'S SESSION... we learned about some interesting partnerships in...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder
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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 the Duwamish Nation IN TODAY'S SESSION... we heard the story, "The Grumpy Gecko," which showed that all living beings on the Earth are connected on...Taking It Home | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1, Families | From World of Wonder