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The Program Good stories, then, enlarge our student's minds and hearts. They help them to shed their preoccupation with self and to see what they have the potential to give or do. In other words, stories not only nourish the imagination. They nourish the soul. — Kevin Ryan and Karen Bohlin Every...January 5, 2016 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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February 24, 2015 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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February 24, 2015 | From Moral Tales
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February 24, 2015 | From Moral Tales
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A quotation from Henri-Dominique Lacordaire, a 19th-century preacher, journalist and French politician, may help you think further about forgiveness: Do you want to be happy for a moment? Then seek revenge. Do you want to be happy forever? Then grant forgiveness....January 7, 2015 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Moral Compass poster Newsprint, markers and tape Several copies of Leader Resource 2, What Would UU Do? Dilemma Slips, and scissors Sound maker Preparation for Activity If you are leading Moral Tales on your own, invite your director of religious...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Plastic tubs or baskets to store markers, pens, stickers and other art materials. Waste basket lined with a bag. Bag(s) for recycling paper products and/or empty plastic containers....Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Discovery Time for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution by Sarah Pirtle (Nyack, NY: The Children's Creative Response to Conflict Program, 1998). This is a wonderful resource for any teacher who wishes to promote a sense of community, cooperation and conflict resolution in the classroom. There are...November 9, 2014 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: A copy of Story 1, "Giraffe Hero Stories," and/or printed-out or live web stories of individuals who have been recognized by the Giraffe Heroes Project Optional: A copy of Story 3, "Olympia Brown - A Voice and a Vote" Optional: One or mor...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Compiled from a variety of West African and South African folk tales. Once upon a time two cousins lived side by side in a village. They worked together in the fields each day and returned home each night to share a meal and some fun in the evening. The young woman cousin's name was Nosa....Story | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Caring, Challenge, Conscience, Courage, Creativity, Ethics
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Activity time: 18 minutes Materials for Activity Crayons and/or color markers Blank paper with "I See Myself as Courageous," printed on top for all participants Preparation for Activity Optional: Make several examples of drawings using stick figures, and cartoon dialogue such as, "Stop it!" or "I...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Courage A book for older children, in which the phrase "exercise your courage muscles" is found, is the Kid's Guide to Working Out Conflicts by Naomi Drew (Free Spirit Publishing, 2004). Picture books for children about courage include Rainbow Crow, by Nancy Van Lann (New York: Alfred A. Knopf,...November 9, 2014 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest. — Maya Angelou This session introduces and encourages the virtue of courage, and defines it as the...November 9, 2014 | From Moral Tales
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Materials for Activity Medium-sized white or light gray stones, one per participant A large decorative vase or glass bowl A small table or altar Decorative cloths for the table or altar Magic markers Tables and chairs List of suggested items or activities that the kids made during the Living Simp...Leader Resource | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape A copy of Leader Resource 1, Living Simply Ceremony Preparation for Activity Discuss with your minister, director of religious education, and/or social action committee what justice organization you could raise money for.Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 3, All My Friends and Neighbors - Making a Difference Optional: A piece of paper or large, flat books for each child Optional: Small carpet squares Preparation for Activity Make sure you have a large enough space for every...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Sound making instrument Role play scenarios Preparation for Activity Choose one scenario from the suggestions below. Description of Activity Gather the children in a seated circle, with room for actors to play roles. Lead a role play using the...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Versions of the Burmese and Thai folk tale on which the story, "It's Not My Problem," is based appear in many books: "Not Our Problem" in Margaret Read Macdonald's Peace Tales: World Folktales to Talk About (Linnet Books, 1992)....November 9, 2014 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity One copy of Leader Resource 1, "I Make a Difference" Grid Newsprint, markers and tape Copies of the Leader Resource 2, "I Make a Difference" Commitment to Act for all participants Copies of Handout 1, "I Made a Difference" Certificate for all...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
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I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do. — Edward Everett Hale This session introduces the concept of responsibility. It reinforces the ideas in the seventh...November 9, 2014 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales