Session 15: Working Together to Make a Difference Part of World of Wonder In This Section Introduction From World of Wonder It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees...... Session-at-a-Glance From World of Wonder Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — Growing Green 10 Activity 3: Cooperative Storytelling 10 Activity 4:... 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 - Growing Green From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Growing Green" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story such... Activity 3: Cooperative Storytelling From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A notebook and pencil/pen (for adult use) Preparation for Activity Be prepared with story suggestions. Activity 4: The Whole World on Our Heads From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Inflatable earth balls or beach balls, as many as possible Preparation for Activity Inflate the earth ba... Activity 5: The Whole World with Our Hands From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Handprint Garden Mural Washable poster paint in rainbow colors A large roll of mural... Closing From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder mural from Session 1 Handprint Garden mural from Activity 5, and tape Closing song lyric... 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: Starting a Nature Club From World of Wonder Materials for Activity Information about starting a nature club Preparation for Activity Recruit a small group to plan the gathering and consult with th... 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: Green Sanctuary Tour From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Scraps for composting Preparation for Activity If your congregation has a Green Sanctuary tea... Alternate Activity 3: Community Puzzle From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Community puzzle available from the Community Puzzle website Markers or crayons Preparation for Activit... Taking It Home From World of Wonder It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees...... Growing Green Janeen K Grohsmeyer From World of Wonder Holding up an apple (or other fruit) as you begin telling this story provides a focus. If no one responds to your questions, or if the group is too big,... Leader Resource 1: Handprint Garden Mural From World of Wonder Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From World of Wonder See a good resource for cooperative games on the http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring-resources/99-720/x08.pdf%20coo… for Life website.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: World of Wonder NEXT: Introduction Download all of World of Wonder (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.