RE program 2015

Team work makes the dream work !

Gladys Sanchez

Our Children and our youth programs are a

collaborative effort of our UUFD

congregation and thrive through all of our

contributions of time and talent. Our

commitment to the growth and

development of the children and youth of

our community is a sacred principle

inherent in the covenantal relationship we

have with each other.

OUR UU Religious Education program

Programs

- July- World of Wonder Curriculum, Oaken Acres Trip

- August –Disability Awareness Month

- September- Multicultural Music Month

- October - Letting Go

- November –Ancestry and Giving Thanks

Wonder Box Sunday 2 and 4 Sunday of the Month

Story tellers

Oaken Acres surprise visit

For the past two years, children and

families from our UUFD faith development

program have made special treats for

animals at Oaken Acres. Well, Vinnie, the

world’s smartest and friendliest turkey

vulture who lives at Oaken acres is

coming to UUFD with some owl friends

(and some Oaken Acre human friends )

to say “THANK YOU, UUFD Rainbow Kids

and Bridge Builders!”

March- Vinny the vulture & friends

July – Mayor’s Garden

July-

DeKalb County Community Gardens

-Donated vegetables to the local food

pantries

-learned about edible flowers and plants

- Sang our Principles song led by Ashley Ford

June

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's

coming attractions.”

― Albert Einstein

Summer Art Program On the first Sunday in June 7, we will be learning about Pablo Picasso and a

style he created called Cubism. Our young artists will gain an appreciation for

abstract art and experiment with cubism.

On the second Sunday in June14 (wonder box), we will focus on Emperor

Qin’s Terracotta Army. Our young artists will learn about ancient Chinese

history and spiritual beliefs. They will have the opportunity to sculpt with clay.

On the third Sunday in June21, we will be focusing on the self-portraits of Frida

Kahlo. We will encourage our young artists to challenge society’s

expectations of beauty. They will be using mirrors to paint or draw their own

self-portraits without hiding features that they feel are flaws.

On the fourth Sunday in June28 (wonder box), we will be focusing on the painter Georges Seurat and his innovative style called Pointillism. Our young

artists will have the opportunity to experiment with pointillism and color mixing

techniques. It will also help with the development of fine motor skills.

Rainbow Kids and Bridge Builder’s

clay warriors

Summer Art Program

MWLS – Registrar- Credo Group

MWLS – Registrar

Extraterrestrial Night – September

Multicultural music month

A beautiful gathering!

- potluck

- Bonfire

- Star gazing

- Played a game in the dark

- Sang songs while children played with

instruments

-

Thank you Donna and Steve for

hosting the event! It was

extraterrestrial. I am excited for

next year’s event.

August- Disability Awareness Month

Multicultural Music Month

Glen and Taylor

drumming, Latin music

September- Multicultural Music Month

Laura and Taylor

jammin’ out with

Sebastian

October Spookathon

- Just like the adults, the

children had their

planning process as

well

October – Spookathon

October Spookathon

Spooky stories, bake sales, &

costume contests

Faith in Action – UNICEF

- Went through the process

of setting a goal

- Earned 11.54 $

CROP – Stop Hunger

Wonder Box

Brookfield Zoo tree trim

Brookfield Zoo-Tree Trim

All volunteers welcome!

Many hands -> light work

Team work makes the dream work

1. RE Supporter

NO direct contact with children

Can attend adult service

Provides snacks before service ( financial assistance available)

Helps to sign children before service and out after service

Helps at the end of RE with clean up

Reports to staff- Gladys and Taylor

2. Teacher

Engages with children

Stays in the RE rooms during worship service

Always has support from an RE staff member ( Ella, Megan, Taylor, and

Gladys )

3.Bridge Builder Assistant

collaborates with Taylor for the older children

Shares gifts or expertise about the monthly theme

Engages with children

Stays in the RE rooms during worship service

Always has support from an RE staff member ( Ella, Alison, Megan)

4. Storyteller

Engages with students during story time

Reads or tells a story to the children

Assists the teacher when help is needed

Upcoming events –

December 20 – Family Winter Solstice ( Intergenerational event)

Mosaic Unit – Last month we interviewed Cele

There is a melting pot concept where we are mixed into one big soup. I like

the idea of existing together as beautiful, different and colorful pieces of a

mosaic.

Volunteer to be interviewed!

You are all beautiful piece of the mosaic

Taylor Richier Ella Vietmeier Megan King

Alison Pool

RE Staff – Appreciation

Thank you to :

Bonnie Anderson

Dave Becker

Toni Tollerud

Chris Miguel

Beth Schewe

Jack Lazzara

Deanna Pinkelman

Kara Becker

Josh Becker

Ashley Ford

Mary Von Zellen

Maylan Dunn-Kenney

Theresa Karales

Kathy Clark

I welcome you to volunteer

QUESTIONS OR

COMMENTS?