This month’s lessons focus on the joy found in life. October’s theme explores how imagination and creative play are an important part of many of the world’s religions. Laughing, dancing and song are an important part of Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish and Christian celebration. Children in creative play! We end the month of October by partnering with Unicef(™).
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 The Laughing Buddha - How to become the greatest person in the world Craft: Thumbprint ant (Note: to give the craft more meaning, glue a grain of rice or two above the thumbprint) Symbolism of Craft: To help the children remember the story of how carrying a grain of sand is a large accomplishment for an ant, while it wouldn’t be for a horse. Material: Ink for Thumbprints Pen to mark Glue Rice |  Dance: Expressing Joy Sufi Muslims Whirling Dervish Jewish Hora Native American Ceremony Craft: Spinning Top Symbolism of Craft: The Spinning Top represents the movement of different traditions connecting with spirit through dance. Materials: Plastic bottle caps Toothpicks or wooden skewers or thin straws Awl from the Toolbox or nail and hammer to put hole in bottle cap Small wooden bead Scissors Optional: markers, stickers or paint to decorate Instructions: Have an adult make the hole in the center of the bottle cap right in the middle of the lid using a drill, hammer and nail or awl Enlarge the hold if needed for the toothpick or skewer or straw. Thread a bead through the straw on the top of the bottle cap and secure with glue Try it out! |  Music: The Sound of Spirit Craft: Kazoo Symbolism of Craft: Make a joyful noise! Materials: Toilet Paper Tube Wax Paper Rubber Band Instructions: Decorate the toilet paper tube Cut out a circle from wax paper, about 4″ in diameter and cover the top of the tube, securing it with a rubber band. |