Spirit Play Introductory Lessons
A Unitarian Universalist Adaptation of Godly Play (on CD-Rom)
Basic Spirit Play information and background; 25 Lessons and Stories as Word Doc files,
most with Photographs as Jpeg files
Free: Multicultural Figures file
Tested in classrooms Preschool through Grade 8
Present core stories of our faith and your particular church and its theology
Help children to make meaning through wondering and art
Create a spiritual community of children
Support multiple learning styles and challenges
Help children make meaning of their lives through the container of Unitarian Universalism.
"This program tends to engage children where they are and helps them live into their own answers to the abiding questions.  
The environment, the multisensory approach, the wondering questions, the learning centers, the stories, and the community of
children and teachers (and parents) are absolutely appropriate for UU children and RE Programs."
Rev. Pat Hoertdoerfer, MRE
Key elements from Montessori: teachers guiding children in a prepared environment.
Key elements from Godly Play: circle with story told using concrete materials followed by wondering and art response; the
morning as worship.
Proven educational method whose values support Unitarian Universalism:
Encourages independent thinking through wondering questions
Gives children real choices within the structure of the morning
Creates  community of children in classroom of mixed ages
Develops an underlying sense of the spiritual and the mystery of life
Supports congregational polity through choice of lessons
Volunteers were found to value the program as part of their own      
spiritual process
Volunteers have commented on the low preparation time for weekly
stories
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Materials on CD
Spirit Play Overview
Introductory Notes
What Makes it Spirit Play

Philosophy and Administration Files
Background Materials
Bibliography and Resources
Christian Source Stories List
Doorkeeper Role
Ideas for a Spirit Play Start-Up and Extensions
Gandhi Peace Prayer
Love Surrounds Me Song Lyrics
New Books Recommended for Spirit Play
Spirit Play Order of Lessons
Guidelines for Selecting Lessons
Art Materials to Accompany Spirit Play
Sample Shelf Maps
Orientation to the Spirit Play Classroom
Sample Guidelines for Spirit Play Feast Providers
Original List of Stories Used
Spirit Play Resource List
Spirit Play Training Costs
Storyteller Role
Spirit Play Visitor Guidelines
Price List for Ralph Roberts Stories from Worship Woodworks.

Unitarian Universalist Focus Lessons
Flaming Chalice Lesson with first extension
Flaming Chalice Lesson with Earth and Universe Extensions
Promises Control Card
Promises General Lesson
Sources General Lesson and Symbols
UU Principles Game Versions
Belinda’s Bouquet Red Promise Story (Used with Permission)

Unitarian Universalist Liturgical Lessons
Water Ceremony
Lesson on Naming Ceremony
Church Corner Introduction and Bread Communion
The Church Corner
Lesson on the Finger Labyrinth (Ways to Pray)

Unitarian Figures and History
Heroes and Heroines: Francis David
Heroes and Heroines: John Murray Coming to America
Heroes and Heroines: Jan Hus and the Flaming Chalice
Norbert Capek/Flower Communion
First Parish in Milton: Story of How the Church Got Its Chalice (example of church history lesson)

Sources Stories
The Great Mystery of Creation
The Buddha and the Mustard Seed Medicine (Buddhist)
The Loyal Dog and the Loyal King (Hindu)
Parable: The Torch and the Pitcher  (Sufi)
The Wise People and the Elephant  (Buddhist)
The Stone in the Temple (Islam) (Used with Permission)
Meet Jesus Easter Story (Christian) (Used with Permission)
The Tiger and the Lame Fox
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