Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Handout 1, Sad Statistics Handout 2, Water Steward's Pledge Pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Decide whether to hold a large group discussion or form smaller groups of three to five participants....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Lunch-sized paper bags, cloth bags, or small baggies, one per child Optional: Flashlights, magnifying glasses, or handheld dental mirrors Preparation for Activity Inform families of your plan to bring the children outdoors. Arrange all necessary...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Large sheets of poster board, at least one for every two or three participants A permanent marker that will write on coffee filter paper Color markers Medium-size paper coffee filters, one for every two or three...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle of Elements mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 2, "Persistence" Circle, and tape Closing Words for Basket (Session 1, Leader Resource 5), and basket Session 1, Leader Resource 3, Circle of Elements Mural Instructions Opening Words for Baske...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Tools of the Day - a toolbox and a ruler Chalice and candle or LED chalice Council candles (a tea light or votive candle for each participant, or some to share if group is very large) One tea light or votive candle of a different color Tray to hold...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pencils for all participants Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Faithful Journeys Path and pins, glue stick or tape Description of Activity For many years, Beatrix Potter kept a diary, which she wrote in a special code that she created.

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Large roll of brown paper, pencils and scissors (including left-handed scissors) Markers in a variety of colors Optional: Paints, paintbrushes, bowls for water, clean-up supplies Optional: Arts and crafts materials such as stickers, colored paper,...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Clear bowl to serve as a chalice A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock plant) Optional: Small table Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Adapt Taking It Home for your group. Prepare...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "It's Up to Us" Preparation for Activity Read the story until you are comfortable presenting it. Optional: Make copies of the story for youth to share and read along. Description of Activity Youth hear a story that explores the...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Attractive bowl Smooth stones, at least one for each participant Preparation for Activity Fill the bowl half-way with water. Set the bowl on a surface that will not be damaged if a small amount of water splashes out. Set out stones near the bowl,...