RE Class: Story Tellers
The "Story Tellers" class is for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. In keeping with this year's Lifespan Religious Exploration theme, "Building a Better World," the teachers will use the curricula "In Our Hands" and "Rainbow Children", which are designed to help children learn about treating everyone fairly and taking care of each other and the world.
The content is based on the philosophy that a child's spiritual development is related to his/her direct experiences with the great force of nature; discovery of her/his surroundings; the chance to play, dream and learn cooperation; the act of making choices about present good vs. future good; and personal achievement gained through ever-growing skills and independence.
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Sun 5 Feb 2012 10:45am - 11:30am |
16- In our Hands: From Wishing to Doing This session is designed to be a festive occasion, with decorations, songs, and refreshments. It activities also give the children an opportunity to identify their wishes for peace and fairness. Session Leader: Chris Schmitthenner Assistant: Evilla Dennis |
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Sun 12 Feb 2012 10:45am - 11:30am |
1- Rainbow Children: The Rights of Every Child This sessions lays a foundation of respect for others using activities that enhance respect for self. It introduces the concept that all children have the same rights and needs, the concept of racial justice, and the idea that the US and Canada are countries made up of immigrants from all over the world. Session Leader: Jackie Triplett Assistant: Evilla Dennis |
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Sun 19 Feb 2012 10:45am - 11:30am |
2- Rainbow Children: what Do You See? This session reinforces a positive attitude toward differences, including differences in abilities and in our perceptions. Session Leader: Bill Triplett Assistant: Evilla Dennis |
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Sun 26 Feb 2012 10:45am - 11:30am |
3- Rainbow Children: We are All Alike in This session, participants learn more about partners who share common physical characteristics, and also see pictures of many races and ethic groups in order to reinforce the concept of similarities. Session Leader: Elle Welsh Assistant: Evilla Dennis |
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Sun 4 Mar 2012 10:45am - 11:30am |
4- Rainbow Children: We Are All Different In past sessions, children have shared who they are, got to know each other better, and worked with others in the group. They have found that they share common characteristics with each other and with others in the world. This session deals with differences, stressing positive diversity. Session Leader: Chris Schmitthenner Assistant: Evilla Dennis |
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Sun 11 Mar 2012 10:45am - 11:30am |
5- Rainbow Children: Families Come in Alll Shapes and Sizes This week we will introduce our families. Many children have two parents and siblings who share the same biological parents. Some may have step siblings. Some may have adopted brothers or sisters, or may themselves be adopted, perhaps with parents of different races. Some may come from lesbian or gay families. Introducing children to a variety of families in a matter-of fact, affirming manner will help them think of all families as "normal" and fully within the bounds of the term "family." Session Leader: Jackie Triplett Assistant: Evilla Dennis |
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Sun 18 Mar 2012 10:30am - 11:30am |
Wheel of the Year: Earth Awaken A celebration of Spring Session Leader: New Moon Rising Assistant: Janeen Grohsmeyer |
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Sun 25 Mar 2012 10:45am - 11:30am |
6- Rainbow Children: Color From the Rainbow This session uses the rainbow concept to emphasize the coming together of separate, distinct entities to make one complete and beautiful whole. Session Leader: Elle Welsh Assistant: Evilla Dennis |
