Youth Curriculum, 1-14-24
Our teen advisor, Ocean Laura, is at CSL Winter Teen Camp at Cedar Ridge this weekend. Thank you to all for supporting Ocean financially and/or through prayer as he does the work to affirm and hold camp participants in perfect love and possibility.
Youth and Family classroom sign-ups are available through April. The link is available in your email, or go to Sign-up.com and search Youth & Family Classroom Co-Teacher – no registration required. We currently need two assistants for our youth classes and one for our teen class each Sunday. Parent commitment is one Sunday/month.
Curriculum Overview
Youth are introduced to the concepts of new beginnings, equality, and the power of love through kindness and sharing their gifts. The lessons are designed to instill in children that each day is an opportunity for positive change, kindness, and embracing their unique qualities.
2024 Theme: A Grand Rising
January Monthly Theme: A Grand Rising
Week 2 Value: It’s a New Day
Affirmation: I am a force for positive change!
Spiritual Lesson: It’s a New Day
Youth are introduced to the concepts of new beginnings, equality, and the power of love through kindness and sharing their gifts. Youth learn that each day is an opportunity for some new beginning and that even one person has the power to make positive changes in the world.
Active Listening: Book/Music/Video
Book: The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts
Music: A Million Dreams – The Greatest Showman – One Voice Children’s Choir
Music: Grow As We Go – Cover by One Voice Children’s Choir
Creative Expression: Vision Board Creation
Youth continue creating their vision boards with a mindset of creativity and self-expression, incorporating elements related to personal growth, dreams, and intentions.
Connecting/Spiritual Practice: Expanding Communities
We will invite youth to break into small groups to discuss the Power of Intention, Starting Anew, and creating a Whole New World focusing on inclusivity. In our dyads, we will get to know our partner and create a Bio-Card about our new friend.