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Schedule of RE Classes for K-6
At First Unitarian Universalist Church of Stockton, we are using Workshop Rotation Model (WoRM) in our children’s Religious Education program, K-6th grade. WoRM is a Religious Education model that facilitates different styles of learning for each of 5 stories during the year. Our Workshops are ideologically linked to the seven Unitarian Universalist principles.
Class Descriptions
The Creators are young children between Kindergarten and 3rd grade* (inclusive). This class uses art projects, interactive games and activities, song, and storytelling to explore the stories of the Workshop Rotation Model. Creators’ lessons incorporate Unitarian Universalist principles and provide a foundation of Unitarian Universalist values for young children.
The Wonderers are children and youth between 3rd and 6th grade* (inclusive). The Wonderers learn the same stories that the Creators do, with a different emphasis. Wonderers’ R.E. teachers encourage children to engage in discussion, to reflect on the Unitarian Universalist principles, and to develop their own unique Unitarian Universalist perspectives.
*Parents may decide which class is the best fit for their children.
Creators do wonder, and Wonderers do create…..We chose names based on the emphasis of each class!
Info About Last Year’s Program (Spirit Play):
Once your child has started kindergarten, we welcome her/him to “Spirit Play,” our religious education class, appropriate for a wide range of ages, abilities, and interests. This class meets for 30-45 minutes, from the time the children are escorted from the sanctuary during the worship service, until the service ends. At this time, you will come to pick up your child before attending coffee hour.
“Spirit Play” was developed from Montessori principles and from “Godly Play” by Jerome Berryman. Based in storytelling, ritual, independent choice, and creativity, it allows children to make meaning of their lives within the container of Unitarian Universalism.
If your child is new, you may wish to join our class the first few times to ease the adjustment. And if you have any questions or concerns, please speak with your child’s teacher or the Director of Religious Education.
Another Sunday format that occurs several times a year is Intergenerational worship. On these days, your child will stay with you for the entire service. Our minister and the Religious Education volunteers plan entertaining, interactive services for the whole family. Past examples include: the no-rehearsal grab-a-prop Nativity play, the traditional UU Water Ceremony, Youth Sunday, and a post-Thanksgiving brunch service. However, if your child is not ready to enjoy a whole service, please feel free to take him/her to the nursery on these days.
