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Primary (Grades 1-3)
Curriculum
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Published in 1992 by Jim Moore, phone (928) 771-0546, email guerrymoore@cableone.net
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Stories About GodBy Mary Ann Moore
- Theme and Description
- Looks at God as the central symbol in a religious communication system. This liberal and eclectic theology is story-based and covers three themes: God is a oneness that can take many forms; God is love and worth that can take many forms; and God is mystery that can take many forms. Addresses the spiritual and theological needs of young children.
- Goals for Participants
- To have a variety of experiences with the entity called God, and to explore the ultimate reality, values, and mystery about life;
To develop a language with which to speak about God;
To experience a wide variety of stories about God, which help give insights;
To understand that God takes many forms and has many names;
To express their own thoughts and feelings about God.
- Age Range
- 5-7
- Size of Group
- Flexible
- Space Requirements
- Ideally, a large room with space for a book table and activities. A small room is fine if there is access to a larger space occasionally.
- Number and Length of Sessions
- 30 sessions
Length: 1 hour - Leader Training
- No special training; co-leadership or team teaching recommended
- Leader Preparation
- 2-3 hours per session
- Strengths
- Excellent background material and leader guidelines
Consistent, well-scripted sessions.
A variety of activities for a variety of learning styles.
Each session stands on its own.
Draws from many Unitarian Universalist sources, including feminist and earth-centered ideas about God.
Addresses young children's spiritual growth. - Limitations
- The format of each session is the same. While this consistency can be a strength for young children, the repetition for 30 weeks can be monotonous for some.
- Adaptability
- Sessions do not have to be done in sequence
Sessions can be omitted to shorten the program. - Unitarian Universalist Values
- This program explicitly and implicitly addresses all Unitarian Universalist Principles and Sources.
Reviewed on June 30, 1996
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