Primary Descriptions

			Curricula Descriptions

Primary Descriptions

Around the Church, Around the Year

Unitarian Universalism for Children Kindergarten to Grade 2

Jan Evans-Tiller

Theme and Description Through this curriculum, 5 to 7 year olds become acquainted with their own Unitarian Universalist community--the people, buildings, rituals, and celebrations and the basic tenets of Unitarian Universalism.

Celebrating Our Roots and Branches

Betty Jo Middleton

This curriculum explores the similarities and differences in North Americans of various cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. Gives children an opportunity to experience and celebrate our rich and varied heritage.

Faith Footsteps

Bible Stories for Primary Ages

Joan M. Hunt

Developed by Unitarian Universalist Christians, this curriculum introduces children to their faith tradition through selected Bible stories. Each lesson is based on one story, with activities that allow children to experience the story with their senses.

In Our Hands

A Peace and Social Justice Program, Grades 1-3

Samuel Goldenberg, Eleanor Hunting, and Mary Thomson

In this program, children explore peace and fairness through stories, discussions, and activities. Participants learn constructive ways of resolving conflict and promoting peace in their own lives. They learn to see their connections to the larger community, to the natural world, and to the Unitarian Universalist peace and justice heritage.

Love and Help

A Program in Unitarian Universalist Identity for 7 to 11 Year Olds

Jill Bauer

Originally designed for UU Cub Scouts, this workbook can be used by girls or boys, in or out of scouting, with a helping parent or teacher. Through various activities, children learn about self, family, religious community, and Unitarian Universalism. Upon completion of the program, children are eligible to receive an emblem and certificate from the Youth Office of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Rainbow Children

A Racial Justice and Diversity Program for Ages 5 to 8

Norma Poinsett and Vivian Bums

This is an anti-bias, pro-diversity curriculum that addresses racial and ethnic prejudice while affirming the inherent worth and beauty of the child, the family, the community, and the diversity of humankind. Beginning with the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child, it celebrates the differences and commonalities of all people.

Special Times

Honoring Our Jewish and Christian Heritages for Grades 1 and 2

Betty Jo Middleton

Acquaints children with the Jewish and Christian heritages and engages them in celebrating Jewish and Christian holidays and other "special times" such as the Shabbat/Sabbath, Thanksgiving, and everybody's birthday.

Stories About God

Mary Ann Moore

Looks at God as the central symbol in a religious communication system. This liberal and eclectic theology is story-based and covers three themes: God is a oneness that can take many forms; God is love and worth that can take many forms; and God is mystery that can take many forms. Addresses the spiritual and theological needs of young children.

Treasure Hunting

Ellen Schneider

This curriculum uses the theme of treasure hunting as a concrete way of involving children in the excitement of the search for the meaning of life. It addresses issues that children face daily, explores the meaning of Unitarian Universalist principles and values, and emphasizes an accepting and caring community.

The UU Kids Book

Barbara Marshman, Charlene Brotman, Ann Fields Brotman-Marshfield

This is an activity book for children ages 6 to 10. A wide variety of activities, games, and projects introduce children to UU history, identity, and values. </p>

What Is Religion--For Others and for Us?

Virginia G. Steel

Focuses on church, religion, holidays, and Unitarian Universalism. Helps children feel a part of a loving and worshiping community. Provides opportunities to practice UU values and experience freedom of inquiry and a quest for understanding. Introduces religious concepts and language to help understand God, religion, Jesus, Bible, prayer, worship, and religious holidays.

The Haunting House

Barbara Hollerorth

Theme and Description This curriculum uses the theme offinding ways to be at home in the world as aconcrete way of involving children in the excitement of the search forthe meaning oflife. It addresses issues that children face daily, explores themeaning of Unitarian Universalist principles and values, and emphasizes an accepting andcaring community.