Youth Curriculum, 8-18-24
Announcements:
Join us on Saturday, September 7th, from 1-3:30 pm for our Youth & Family Parent Workshop: “Growing Together: Nurturing Spiritual Growth in Children and Families.” This interactive session will guide parents on how to deepen family connections, empower parents with strategies to nurture their child’s spiritual development, cultivate a spiritual home environment, and create a supportive family community while integrating Science of Mind principles into daily life. Snacks and childcare will be provided. Come ready to learn from each other, share resources, and build a supportive network of like-minded families!
Curriculum Overview:
In this lesson, youth will explore the power of setting and communicating personal boundaries as a way to express their authentic selves. They’ll participate in a boundary-setting role-play, create personal boundary maps, and engage in discussions about how respecting boundaries can strengthen friendships and build bridges to deeper, more meaningful connections.
August Monthly Theme: Unstatus Quo
Week 3 Value: Dropping the Masks
Affirmation: When I share my boundaries, I’m building bridges that help me connect with others in a true and meaningful way.
Spiritual Lesson:
Youth learn that setting boundaries is a way to take care of themselves and build better relationships with others. They are encouraged to practice expressing their boundaries at home or with friends, creating paths that show others how to connect with who they truly are.
Spiritual Practice: Silent Boundary Meditation
Youth participate in a short guided meditation. They visualize their boundaries as a glowing circle around them and communicate clearly to keep their boundaries strong.
Active Listening: Book/Music/Video
Book: “Personal Space Camp” by Julia Cook.
Book: “Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free” by Nancy
Music: “The Body Song” by Pinkfong.
Music: “Brave” by Sara Bareilles.
Music: “I Love Myself So Much” by Agape
Creative Expression: Boundary Art and Boundary Mapping
Youth draw Boundary Bubbles, deciding what goes inside it, who is allowed in, and what and who stays out. We discuss that it is okay to let people know what makes them feel comfortable or uncomfortable.
Older youth create Boundary Mapping of their personal boundaries, including physical, emotional, and time boundaries.
Connecting: Boundary Bubbles and Boundary Role-Play
Youth pair up and choose a scenario to practice role-playing and setting boundaries for themselves. They head outside, where they have their own hula hoop, and play a game of Boundary Bubbles, imagining what makes them feel safe and happy. Then, they practice stepping close to each other’s bubbles. Each person chooses when to say “stop” based on where their personal boundary is.