The Rainbow Connection

An introduction to the seven UU Principles for preschoolers, illustrating the values that all parents wish to instill in their children, such as respect, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, responsibility and good citizenship. Each class contains a story, a fun craft project and time for free play with friends.

 

Session 1: Chrysanthemum 

A sweet story highlighting the values of respect, consideration for others, and the worthiness of all people.

Session 2: Your Name Is A Song 

A celebration that reminds us of the beauty, history, and magic behind names, and the importance of respecting one another.

Session 3: All Are Welcome 

Explores the values of inclusion and kindness.

Session 4: It’s Okay To Be Different 

Explores the values of respect and tolerance.

Session 5: I Color Myself Different 

Colin Kaepernick’s moving story of identity, race, and self-love –encourages children to embrace their unique differences, stand up to adversity, and to courageously love their whole, true selves.

Session 6: Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners 

Explore the value of respect.

Session 7: Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf 

Explores the values of respect and using our manners.

Session 8: A Sick Day for Amos McGee 

Explores the value of kindness and caring for one another.

Session 9: Because Amelia Smiled

Explores the value of kindness.

Session 10: The Smartest Giant in Town

Explores the values of kindness and generosity.

Session 11: Duck for President 

Explores the values of citizenship and the importance of voting.

Session 12: Say Hello!

Explores the value of respecting other cultures.

Session 13: The Thankful Book

Explores the value of gratitude.

Session 14: Will You Forgive Me?

Explores the value of forgiveness.

Session 15: Light the Lights! A Story About Celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas 

Explores the values of happiness and love, with recognition that people have traditions from different religious beliefs.

Session 16: Exclamation Mark 

Explores the value of having the courage to be ourselves.

Session 17: The Sissy Duckling

Explores the value of inclusion and of being true to ourselves.

Session 18: Calvin Can’t Fly: The Story of a Bookworm Birdie

Explores the value of being ourselves and accepting one another.

Session 19: Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are

Explores the values of courage and kindness.

Session 20: Sulwe 

Explore the value of self-esteem and standing up for what is right.

Session 21: Scapegoat: The Story of a Goat Named Oat and a Chewed-Up Coat 

Explore the value of taking responsibility for your own actions, and not blaming others.

Session 22: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch 

Explore the value of caring.

Session 23: How to Catch A Star 

Explre the value of perserverance.

Session 24: Matthew’s Dream

Explore the value of searching for our own truth.

Session 25: The Crown on Your Head 

Explore the value of believing in yourself.

Session 26: Splat the Cat: The Perfect Present for Mom & Dad 

Explore the value of caring.

Session 27: Interrupting Chicken

Explore the value of fairness and taking turns.

Session 28: The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)

Explore the value of fairness and sharing.

Session 29: What Does Peace Feel Like?

Explore the values of peace and respect.

Session 30: Peace Week in Mrs. Fox’s Class

Explorethe values of peace, friendship and kindness.

Session 31: The Earth Book

Explore the value of citizenship and the importance of protecting our environment.

Session 32: Butterfly House 

Explore the value of citizenship and the importance of protecting our wildlife.

Session 33: I Believe in Me: A Book of Affirmation

Explore the value of believing in yourself.

Session 34: Me . . . Jane 

Explore the value of citizenship and the importance of caring for our wildlife.

Session 35: City Green

Explore the value of citizenship and the importance of protecting our environment.

Session 36: I Am Love: A Book of Compassion

Explore the values of compassion, caring and kindness.