Session 2: Conscience: Hearing The Inner Voice Part of Moral Tales In This Section Introduction From Moral Tales Why look for truth in distant lands? Seek it in the depths of your own heart. — Buddhist saying, adapted In this session, children are introduced to... Session-at-a-Glance From Moral Tales Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 2 Activity 1: Signing the Covenant 5 Activity 2: Introducing the Moral Compass 8 Activity 3: Active Na... Spiritual Preparation From Moral Tales Take a few moments to prepare yourself spiritually for leading the session.... Welcoming and Entering From Moral Tales Materials for Activity Small notebooks, approximately two by three inches, for each child Markers Optional: Stick-on gems or other stickers Preparation ... Opening From Moral Tales Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, an... Activity 1: Signing The Behavior Covenant From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity The behavior covenant rules that children brainstormed in Session 1: We Are All One, transcribed onto a... Activity 2: Introducing The "Moral Compass" From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A bold marker, or two pieces of card stock and tape or a stapler Optional: A hand-held compass Leader... Activity 3: Active Name Game From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A light weight ball such as a small beach ball or other plastic or foam ball Preparation for Activity... Activity 4: Story Basket And Centering From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story, "The Wise Teacher's Test,"... Activity 5: Story - The Wise Teacher's Test From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of story,"The Wise Teacher's Test" A chime, a rain stick, or another calming sound instrument Mor... Activity 6: Dramatic Exercise - What Happened Next? From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A bell Preparation for Activity Make sure you can create a large enough space for this activity in your... Activity 7: Story Sharing From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Review the questions you will ask the children.... Activity 8: Introduction To The Gems Of Goodness Project From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Mosaic gemstones in a variety of colors Clear glass vase or jar A bright, solid color cloth Small... Activity 9: Clean-up From Moral Tales Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Plastic tubs or baskets to store markers, pens, stickers and other art materials.... Closing From Moral Tales Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: One copy of Singing the Journey, supplement to the Unitarian... Leader Reflection and Planning From Moral Tales Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh.... Alternate Activity 1: Candles Of Joys And Sorrows From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Large container, such as ceramic or metal bowl Play sand (can be found at local hardware store) or... Alternate Activity 2: Have You Ever... ? From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 3, Have You Ever... ?... Alternate Activity 3: Barnyard, A Cooperative Listening And Moving Game From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Blank paper and marker Paper-cutter or scissors Blindfolds for all participants Preparation for Activit... Alternate Activity 4: Drawing "I See Myself... " From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Blank paper Crayons and/or color markers Preparation for Activity Provide paper and drawing implements ... Alternate Activity 5: Gems Of Goodness Cooperative Treasure Hunt From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Mosaic gemstones, enough for each child to find at least five or six Small sandwich bags for all... Taking It Home: Conscience: Hearing The Inner Voice From Moral Tales Why look for truth in distant lands? Seek it in the depths of your own heart. — Buddhist saying, adapted In Today's Session... We heard a Buddhist story... Story 1 The Wise Teachers Test From Moral Tales Adapted from a Jataka tale (Buddhist). Once upon a time on the outskirts of a big city in Japan there stood an old temple.... Leader Resource 1: Moral Compass Poster From Moral Tales Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.... Leader Resource 2: Gems Of Goodness Letter to Parents From Moral Tales Dear Parents, Please be a tattletale! For the next few months, while we teach the Tapestry of Faith Moral Tales curriculum, your children will be... Leader Resource 3: Have You Ever... Questions From Moral Tales Note: If any participants would be unable to easily “stand up,” invite the entire group to “raise your hand” instead of “stand up.” Stand up if... Find Out More From Moral Tales Fidget Objects The idea of having a basket of "fidget objects" available during session activities comes from Sally Patton, author, workshop leader and... PREVIOUS: Find Out More About Session 1 UP: Moral Tales NEXT: Introduction Download all of Moral Tales (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.