The UU Kids BookBy Barbara Marshman, Charlene Brotman, Ann Fields
- Theme and Description
- This is an activity book for children ages 6 to 10. A wide variety of activities, games, and projects introduce children to UU history, identity, and values.
- Goals for Participants
- To have fun while learning about Unitarian Universalism.
- Age Range
- 6-10
- Size of Group
- One: children work individually
- Space Requirements
- None
- Number and Length of Sessions
- 147 pages of activities
Length: A few minutes to an hour or more - Leader Training
- None
- Leader Preparation
- Young children will need adult help. Older children can work alone.
- Strengths
- Presents an extraordinary mix of engaging activities, including crafts, pencil games, stories, paper dolls, baking, puzzles, etc.
Is imaginative and informative.
Brings UU history and values to life.
Children go at their own pace. - Limitations
- Not a full curriculum, but an activity book.
Developmental level of activities varies; not all children can do all activities. - Adaptability
- Can be used by individual children at home or in church.
Can be used in groups of varying size with a wide age range; a particularly good resource for small church programs
Can be used as a teacher resource to enrich other programs
Appropriate gift to present to new families with children in the church school. - Unitarian Universalist Values
- Addresses UU history, values, and identity
Reviewed on June 30, 1996
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