STRUCTURED LESSONS...

Lesson Format

This format is flexible and children are encouraged, not required,to join in for what works for them!

1. Begin with sitting in a circle, holding hands, and do a 1 to 2 minute guided Breath/Self/Heart meditation, to centre in selves

2. Open with words such as, "Let’s gladden our hearts that we are here for this time together; let’s focus our thoughts on cooperating peacefully; and let’s create FUN!".

3. Share Joys and Concerns

4. On lesson days follow with Leader planned theme-based activities (information sharing, discussions, crafts, story times, and/or others as the leader sees fitting). On babysitter days follow with supervised play theme-based crafts; books; toys and more will be available in the Unicorn Room.

5. Complete with a 5 minute Tidy Time, while singing children’s favourite songs.

6. Close with sitting in a circle, holding hands, and , do a 1 to 2 minute guided Breath/Self/Heart meditation, to centre in selves

7. End with closing words such as, "Let’s gladden our hearts for this time we have spent together and use our hearts to send love to one another to say, ‘thank you,’ for the fun we created together."