Session 12: Beauty in Nature Part of World of Wonder In This Section Introduction From World of Wonder Imagine a glorious full moon coming over the tops of the spruce, big and yellow, shedding a mysterious light on everything...... Session-at-a-Glance From World of Wonder Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — Treasure Stones 10 Activity 3: Eyes on Nature 20 Activity 4: Reflectin... Spiritual Preparation From World of Wonder Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Group Covenant (Session 1)... Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Inflatable earth ball or globe, available from... Activity 2: Story - Treasure Stones From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Treasure Stones" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story su... Activity 3: Eyes on Nature From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Choose an outdoor location, preferably with a diversity of living things.... Activity 4: Reflecting on Beauty From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Drawing paper on clipboards for all participants, and a variety of implements such as color pencils,... Closing From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder Mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 1, Mural Image - Lismer Painting, and tape Closing... Leader Reflection and Planning From World of Wonder Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately after the session, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with other team... Faith In Action: Sowing Seeds of Beauty From World of Wonder Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Dry red clay and compost, perennial wildflower seeds suitable for your local climate, large bowls, and... Alternate Activity 1: Welcoming Web Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ball of yarn Preparation for Activity Clear an open space where the group can sit in a circle.... Alternate Activity 2: Sensory Beauty Walk From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Identify a safe, accessible, and naturally beautiful outdoor place for children to embark on a walk. Alternate Activity 3: Appreciating Nature Indoors From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Selection of natural items Drawing paper on clipboards, and art materials such as chalk, pastels, color... Taking It Home From World of Wonder Imagine a glorious full moon coming over the tops of the spruce, big and yellow, shedding a mysterious light on everything...... Treasure Stones Janeen K Grohsmeyer From World of Wonder In a time not so long ago and in a place not so far away, there lived a boy named Arthur Lismer.... Leader Resource 1: Mural Image - Lismer Painting From World of Wonder Arthur Lismer, from Wikipedia. The Guides Home, Algonquin (1914, National Gallery, Ottawa) was an experiment in impressionism.Printing This Handout... Find Out More From World of Wonder Arthur Lismer (1885-1969) Arthur Lismer was born in Sheffield, England, in 1885.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: World of Wonder NEXT: Introduction Download all of World of Wonder (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.