February
Our theme for February is 'Beloved Community'. Join us as we explore these ideas!
Lesson A: Where Black Leaders Are Honored
Wonder Box
Story
Rosa by Nikki Giovanni
Meditation
Questions:
What are acroynms you've heard before?
As a family, think of phrases you say a lot. Can you make any of them into acronyms?
Activity: Following in Their Footsteps
Supplies need: Print out of footprint found here: https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/journeys/session1/132157.shtml, coloring instruments Sometimes when engaging in social justice or activist work, people say they are "following in the footsteps" of people that came before them. As a family brainstorm leaders(poltical, social, religious) who you admire and want to follow in their footsteps. Using the footsteo template, write the persons name and what you admire about their life or work.
UU of The Week: Fannie Barrier Williams
Lesson B: Where Love Grows Beyond Boundaries
Wonder Box
Story
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson
Meditation
Questions:
Who are the people in the ripples of your heart?
How could you reach out to the people in your ripples to let them know you're thinking of them?
Activity: Pop- Up Heart Card,
Supplies Needed: scissors, glue, cardstock paper, colored papers
1. Start by folding the cardstock to create a card base.
2. Cut a colored paper with the same size of your card and fold it too. Cut slits on the folded part.
3. Glue it inside the card. Leave some slits unglued to create a pop-up stand.
4. Cut out a heart shape and glue it on the front part of your card.
5. Cut out some heart shapes in different sizes.
6. Glue the heart shapes onto the pop-up stand and to other parts of the card.
For full tutorial and pictures visit: https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/heart-valentines-day-pop-up-card/
UU of The Week: Homer Jack
Lesson C: Where Wounds Heal
Wonder Box
Story
Something Happened in Our Town
by Donald Moses and Marianne Celano
Meditation
Questions:
Sometimes bad things happen, what can we do when that happens?
Activity: When Things Fall Apart
Supplies Needed: paper, colored pencils
Give everyone 5 minutes to draw their very favorite thing. Maybe it's a favorite toy, a pair of skis, the library. Ask them to rip up the pictures. If they don't want to, that's ok, they can watch someone else. Then talk about the many pieces they have of the thing they LOVE. It's not the same, it's broken. Take a piece of construction paper, and glue the pieces back together. Is it the same? No. But is it fixed, yes. So many things in our world feel broken right now. It's up to us to try and make things better in the world.
UU of The Week: Annie Bizzell Jordan Willis
Lesson D: We Don't Run Away When Things Get Hard
Wonder Box
Story
The Other Side
By Jacqueline Woodson
Meditation
Questions:
Does running away from hard situations help long term?
What can we do when we have uncomfortable feelings when situations are hard?
Activity: Say Sorry!
As a family, brainstorm different situations where people might need to apologize(they were hurt, something was taken, etc), then think of different ways people could make amends, either with words or actions. This will be different for everyone! Then, do some role playing! Have one person be the "wronged" and the other person making amends. As everyone is playing, think aloud strategies to have the apologies be more meaningful or effective. Role play is an excellent teaching tool!