This curriculum uses a variety of games to explore UU values and develop community.  Primarily for grades 6 and 7, but 8th graders not in Coming of Age program may participate as well.

Beginnings 

This session is an opportunity for introductions, getting to know each other, playing some ice-breaker games, and developing a covenant.

Right Relationship and Misunderstanding

This workshop is an opportunity to talk about being in right relationship, and the importance of speaking directly and honestly with each other, while playing the visual telephone game—Tellestrations.

Truth Telling and Trust Building

Trust is an important part of building relationships, but sometimes it can be hard to discern when some one is telling the truth.  Is there ever a time when telling the whole truth might not be a good idea? Play the game Baloney, which depends on your ability to bluff.

Relationships and Families

This workshop is an opportunity to talk about the many forms that families and relationships can take.  The game Dixit is a story-telling game that depends on relationships and understanding each other. 

Earth Matters

Explore the values of interdependence and transfrmation, as we discuss the environment and play Eco-Fluxx–a card game where the rules are always changing.

Stronger Together

We can work together to fight injustice.  5-minute Dungeon is a cooperative game that requires everyone to work together to win.

Individuals and Groups

Discuss how each person is unique, but there are times when we might try to “fit-in.”  When is this a good thing to do?  When is it harmful?   Play Herd Mentality, where the goal is to think like everyone else.

We Are Shaped by Our Collective Community

We all choose our own paths, but we are influenced by those around us.  The game Tsuro is a perfect example of this.

Commonalities and Differences

Explore the relationship between commonalities and differences, with people and in the card game Spot-It.

Connections

An opportunity to build connections through laughter and fun.  Play Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza.

Interconnectedness

This workshop reinforces the teaching that everything we do affects someone or something else. Play Jenga.

Collaboration and Listening to Each Other – JENGA MAKER 

Listening to each other is a vital skill in building healthy relationships and communities.  Work collaboratively and listen closely during a game of Jenga Maker.

Laughter

This workshop is an opportunity to build connections through laughter and fun, while playing Spoons.

Pride

Learn about the meaning and history of the pride flag.  Work together to make the pride progress flag out of legos.

What Each of Us Knows is a Piece of the Truth

Discuss the concepts of independence and interdependence.  Play OuiSi Nature, where we each see things in unique, independent ways, but they are all connected.

Interdependence and Belonging—SET 

We are connected to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality.  Play Set, where for any two cards, only one other card will fit to make a set.

Tough Decisions

Discuss moral decision making while playing Trial by Trolley, a game based on the classic trolley dilemma.