PreK: Chalice Children (fall)
Welcome
9/10/2017
In our first class of the year, the children will become aware that our congregation is a UU community and that our symbol is a chalice.
A Tour of the Inside of Our Congregation
9/17/2017
We'll explore the inside of our congregation's building and discover its special places.
A Tour of the Outside of Our Congregation
9/24/2017
We'll explore the outside of our building and discover its special places. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Making Chalices
10/1/2017
This class will help children understand the shape of the chalice, to help in the beginning development of a sense of identity as a UU.
Chalice Necklaces
10/8/2017
We will demonstrate that the chalice is a sign that is part of the larger world - the world of love, peace and joy.
10/15/2017
The children will identity appreciating nature as a spiritual experience, which is a type of experience welcome in our congregation.
Fruit Chalices
10/22/2017
Using edible fruit, we'll explore the shape and parts of the chalice, reinforcing the understanding of the chalice as a UU symbol.
Halloween
10/29/2017The children will connect a safe, fun experience of Halloween with their UU congregation, and experience how exploring fears together makes them less scary.
Helping Others
11/5/2017
We will connect caring and helping with the congregation and understand that caring for others is an important part of being a UU.
Family Snack Party
11/12/2017
The children will experience creating a "welcome table" for their families and understand that there are many kinds of families.
Thanksgiving
11/19/2017
We will learn about thankfulness adn gratitude as part of the children's experience at a UU congregation.
How Many Days Until Christmas?
12/3/2017
We will practice how to be patient while waiting for a holiday to unfold, and become aware of the story of the birth of Jesus.
Winter Lights
12/17/2017
Candlelight is a part of many holidays in the wintertime, bringing magic and warmth. The children will make a candle centerpiece to take home.
Teddy Bear Month: Friendship
1/7/2018
Teddy Bear Month kicks off as we practice the skills involved in making friends with others.
Teddy Bear Month: Sick!
1/14/2018
The children will feel empowered to care for others and practice the skills of helping someone who is sick to feel better.
Teddy Bear Month: Lost!
1/21/2018
We will experience comfort as we share with the group our fears of, and feelings about, being lost.