Blog for the Religious Education Program.
This week the RE children learned about Moses, the moon, and motion. The K-2nd and 3rd-6th graders discussed the life and calling of Moses. The preschoolers studied the moon and then made their own. And, the infants and toddlers read Go Dog Go! and put toys in motion. In the 3rd-6th grade class, we started … Continue reading Feb 26: Moses, Moon, and Motion
This week was full of wonder. The K-2nd and 3rd-6th graders wondered about Joseph, his ability to predict dreams, and his relationship with his brothers. The preschoolers wondered about stars. And, the infants and toddlers wondered where all the girls were! It was pure boy bonding this week. In the 3rd-6th grade classroom, we started … Continue reading Feb 19: Bible, Stars, and Dance
This week the older children continued their Bible lessons while the younger children learned about Valentine’s Day. Love was contemplated and/or celebrated by all. In the 3rd-6th grade classroom, we discussed the story of Abraham and Isaac. I began the lesson by asking the students to write about love. What does it feel like? How … Continue reading Feb 12: Bible and Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! We had a great time celebrating the holiday of love at Meadowlark Hills on Saturday. We started the party with yummy snacks: mini sandwiches, cookies, fruit, punch, and a little candy! Then, we put on our Valentine’s performance. We sang three songs with accompanying motions: “You are my Sunshine,” “Skidamarink,” and the … Continue reading Meadowlark Valentine’s Party
This week was Social Action Sunday for the older kids. The K-2nd and 3rd-6th graders counted cans, make a kindness chain, and decorated cookies for our Meadowlark Hills Valentine’s Party. Meanwhile, the preschoolers learned more about babies and dedication ceremonies, and the infants and toddlers made noise while reading Mr. Cow Can Moo! Can You? … Continue reading Feb 5: Social Action, Babies, and Noise
We loved Parents’ Night Out on Friday. The theme for the night was Valentine’s Day. We made Valentine’s cards for UUFM Meadowlark Hills residents. Then we had mini cupcakes with pink icing. After dessert, we practiced three songs to sing at our Meadowlark Hills Valentine’s Party next Saturday. The kids even came up with motions … Continue reading PNO Valentine’s Day
In the month of February the children in the RE program are going to show their love for each other, the Fellowship, and their community. On February 3rd, at Parents’ Night Out, they are going to make valentines and cookies, on February 5th, they are going to count cans to donate to the Flint Hills … Continue reading February
This Sunday the kids explored the concepts of wickedness, punishment, covenants, and caregiving. The 3rd-6th and K-2nd grade classes discussed the Bible stories of Sodom and Gomorrah and Noah’s Ark. The pre-K class learned about babies, and the infants and toddlers talked about being good siblings. In the 3rd-6th grade class, we read and discussed … Continue reading Jan 29: Bible, Babies, and Siblings
This Sunday we enjoyed another beautiful, sunny, warm winter day and wonderful lessons. The K-2nd and 3rd-6th graders continued to study Bible stories, the preschoolers learned all about weddings, and the infants and toddlers talked about cause and effect. In the 3rd-6th grade classroom, Larry was back for the day. Hooray! The kids were so … Continue reading Jan 22: Bible, Weddings, and Cookies
This week in RE the K-2nd and 3rd-6th graders continued their lessons of the Bible while the preschoolers learned how to cope with feeling sad and the infants and toddlers celebrated snow…or lack thereof! In the 3rd-6th grade classroom, we discussed the story of Cain and Abel. After God favors Abel’s offering over Cain’s, Cain … Continue reading Jan 15: Bible, Sadness, and Snow
