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March: Wisdom

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"We are each other's bond," writes poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Those who practice nonviolence cannot close their eyes to injustice or cruelty. We are here to be a witness for justice and compassion.

Today, be willing to stand up for Truth by your presence, your words and actions.

These 64 daily practices focus on themes and actions geared towards teenagers. The content was adopted by CSL Teens (Center for Spiritual Living), Youth of Unity (Unity Church of Dallas) and the Greater Dallas Taskforce.

64 Daily Practices for Teens

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Calendar Connections :

Transgender Day of Visibility (Mar 31) an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.

In lieu of the COVID-19, we have ceased our RE classes until April 5th. This date may change; however, this is where we are now. If you have any questions regarding the curriculum, please email the DRE at the email address below.

RE@UUStPete.org .

Session 5: Our Body

Next Months' theme is Liberation.

Learn more about our own UUSP History Here!

2020 Pledge for Nonviolence

"Making peace must start within me and my community. On this day, ______________, 2020, I commit myself, as best I can, to practice nonviolence and to strengthen my capacity to remain peaceful regardless of circumstances. I pledge …"

Religious Education Classes K-12th

Grades K - 3rd

The Wisdom of Our Bodies

Session Goal : Remembering that our bodies know what they know.

Wonder Box Surprise : It reminds us that our bodies are wise and we’re wise when we listen to that wisdom.

Our Meditation is on the magnificence of our bodies.

Story: “I am Jazz,” about a girl named Jazz whose body told her that she was a girl even though she had been born as a boy. Her body was wise and knew what it needed.

Read by the author, Jazz Jennings here: https://youtu.be/BF5D2lsPfsU

Activity : Trace Your Hand, decorate and color it. Think of the wisdom your body must have to be able to create such a piece of art.

UU RE 03.29.20 K-3rd grade Unicorn Group

Grades 4th & Up

Session Goal : Learning that there is wisdom in our bodies. Review the themes of the last three months.

Reflection: How our bodies can show wisdom( i.e. our stomach signals when we are hungry, our hearts feel when we would like a hug...etc.)

Meditation: Existing in the now. Mindful breathing and bringing our anxious feeling down to balance.

Story: Reconnecting to fictional characters on how they displayed wisdom in their movies.

Theme Connection: Knowing that there are many sources of wisdom and that we can recognize it within our own bodies. We learn to trust the input we receive and are enabled to apply the knowledge we attain to our everyday lives.

To view the full lesson by Ms. Jeanay, click the video below!

RE Class for March 29th - 4th grade and up

Learning Resources

Pinellas County School Board

Stay tuned for online learning March 24-27! All resources available in Clever: Elementary Digital Resources Middle School Digital Resources High School Digital Resources

Beginning March 30, students will use Microsoft Teams for course by course instruction. Microsoft Teams can be found in Clever. Check it out now to prepare!

Remember, you can always access FOCUS in Clever or on the FOCUS App. On a Smartphone, download the Pinellas County Schools App: Focus School Software from your app store.

Log into the app with district username (ex R2.D2) and password
You can message your teacher(s) in the App. Swipe left until you see “messaging.” Tap on the staff name to view or send a message right in the app. These messages can also be viewed and sent directly in the FOCUS web-page. Click here!

Clever & myON

If you child has Clever (K-5), they will know their log-in and password. If not, follow the prompts to obtain a new one and allow them to work through their assignments. These systems are promoted by the school board to continue the learning at home.

These resources are not affiliated nor endorsed by UUSP. They are merely parental resources that can be helpful.

Yoga For Kids

Kennedy Space Center Education

Clever Log-In

Online Class for Teens & Adults

SkillShare

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