May 18, 2008

Children’s Chapel: Young people in grades 4K through six will begin in the lower level Gathering Area for a children’s worship led by Maria O’Connor before going to their classes. 

Story Time – Nursery - Preschool (Rainbow Room)
“Summer Is…” We’ll talk about seasons and what makes them special. We will illustrate a mural with pictures of seasons and take a nature walk looking for signs of summer. 

Celebrating Me and My World – Preschool (Yellow Room)
“I Can Celebrate.” We are celebrating the end of a great year together. We will read The Teddy’s Bears’ Picnic, sing songs, blow bubbles, prepare a teddy bear treat, and have a party remembering the things we’ve learned. 

Celebrating the World I Share – 4K / Kindergarten (Orange Room)
“Caring About Myself.” For today final lesson, we learn that respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every person begins with self-respect. Learning what we want and need, and how to take care of ourselves, is our first important work. We’ll read stories, sing songs, and make pictures of our hands and feet. 

Treasure Hunting – Senior Kindergarten (Blue Room)
“The Joy of Learning Together.” Unitarian Universalists treasure the joy of learning and growing together. Today we’ll review all the things we’ve treasured over this year and how they relate to the UU Principles. We’ll make rainbow chalices and play a “What Do You Treasure” game. 

Hide & Seek with God – First and Second Grade (Green Room)
“Our Stories About God.” In today’s final lesson we express our own ideas about God. We’ll celebrate our friendships and a year of learning together. We’ll remember some of the different stories about God we have heard through the year, and create our own Hide and Seek with God booklets. 

Stories of World Religions – Third and Fourth Grade (White Room)
“For Every Child.” Unitarian Universalists believe that we can make a difference. Our year culminates with celebrating the United Nations Rights of the Child, reviewing the UU belief statements we’ve learned all year, and making Pinwheels for Peace. 

Growing Character and Values – Fifth and Sixth Grade (Red Room)
“Gratitude and Celebration.” Life is full of moments worth celebrating. We can grow in gratitude and appreciation for the “little moments” of blessing that occur throughout our daily lives. We humbly and joyfully express gratitude and give thanks for all our many blessings, and for our place in the cosmic creation. 

Neighboring Faiths – Second Service Grades 7 - 8 (Junior Youth Room)
We are attending the worship service "The Spirituality of Music." Today we will explore the mystery and wonder of the role of music in spirituality.

Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU) – Second Service Grades 9 - 12 (Senior Youth Room)
“Last Meeting—Accomplishments, Goals, Summer Plans.” Please contact an advisor for more information about today’s meeting.

Summer Religious Education 2008

May 25 - August 31

9:15 - 10:30 am (one service only)

Nursery - Preschool

"Friendship Finders"

Let's make new friends as we read stories, play games, sing songs, all while learning about our UU faith! Great summer-time themes include sharing and caring, families, working together, animals, and nature.

Kindergarten - Sixth Grade

"Hands-On Nature"

Discover the web of life and the nature-spirit connection by exploring the wonder and mystery in our environment and the world of nature.

Two groups: ages 4 - 7 (grades 4K-2) and ages 8 - 11 (grades 3-6).

May 25: Tracks and Traces: Clues that Tell a Tale
Tracks and other animal evidence can give us clues about the animals that stay hidden from us.

June 1: Intergenerational Worship Service
“Dreaming of Peace and Harmony.” Annual Flower Communion and a musical starring UUCW children. No Religious Education session. Childcare available.

June 8: Dandelions: Survivors in a Challenging World
Let’s find out more about these “Teeth of Lions” and what makes them so tough.

June 15: Seed Dispersal: Way to Get Around
We’ll learn about this important part of a plant’s life cycle. Today we will spread a few seeds ourselves.

June 22: Honey Bees: Hives and Honey
Working in an organized community, these master architects of the insect world are successful by being great communicators as well.

July 29: Camouflage: Designed to Conceal
The ability to go unnoticed has saved the lives of many animals, predator and prey alike.

July 6: Owls: Silent Predators of the Night
We may never see an owl, but we can find out what they eat every night. You won’t believe how!

July 13: Frogs: A Miraculous Transformation
We can witness this wonderful change as a frog moves from one world to another.
 
July 20: Hunter and Hunted: A Complex Relationship
The balance of predators and prey keep our ecosystem healthy. Today, a furry visitor will join us.
 
July 27: Variations on a Leaf
In all their variety leaves are the great producers to their plants and to us.

August 3: Amazing Insects
We will have an “Insect Inspection”! Let’s review features that all insects share and find the unique features that meet the demands of their habitat.

August 10: Inside a Flower
The inner life of flowers can symbolize the inter-connected way that all of nature works together.

August 17: Spiders and Webs
Many find spiders creepy, but we’ll discover the beauty of them and of their weavings.

August 24: Cones: Cradles for Conifers
More than a holiday decoration, these spiraling layers of scales are designed to protect an evergreen’s precious seeds.

August 31: Grasses: Stalks with Seeds
Grasses are able to withstand climate extremes and browsing animals all while being a major food source for the whole planet.

Kelly Bognar is the Summer Religious Education Program Coordinator.
Register at first class of attendance. Adult classroom companions are welcome. Please contact Kelly for more information.