Grades 1 and 2

Spirit Play

Dan Bernard, Michele Grieco-Hackett, Catherine Miller, Nancy Tobiessen

Spirit Play is a child-centered story-based approach that encourages children as they explore and make meaning of some of life's big questions. Questions like, where did we come from? Why are we here? The stories draw from children's literature, UU History, science and creation myths. Each child is encouraged to explore at their own pace and follow their own interests in expressing ideas and stories they hear in class. Spirit Play classrooms are set up very intentionally. After gathering together to hear a story, children choose their own works. They can use the story baskets, create art, and/or work with sacred symbols and practices such as labyrinths, mandalas, yoga.

Grade 3 & 4

Spirit Play

Nancy Buczeksmith, Scott Horgen, Steve Jones,                      Leslie Wiedmann-Herd

Spirit Play is a child-centered story-based approach that encourages children as they explore and make meaning of some of life's big questions. Questions like, where did we come from? Why are we here? The stories draw from children's literature, UU History, science and creation myths. Each child is encouraged to explore at their own pace and follow their own interests in expressing ideas and stories they hear in class. Spirit Play classrooms are set up very intentionally. After gathering together to hear a story, children choose their own works. They can use the story baskets, create art, and/or work with sacred symbols and practices such as labyrinths, mandalas, yoga.