Circle:
- Name tags should be available so
each child can create one for himself
or herself upon arrival
- Chairs should be arranged so that
children sit in a circle
- A teddy bear should be placed on
each chair
- The group leader begins the circle
session by welcoming the children
and reviewing the purpose of the
group
- The leader introduces the theme
for the evening
- Each child is asked to introduce
himself or herself, give his or her
age and tell the group who it is
they love who has cancer (mom, dad
or other)
Purpose of
Session:
This session concentrates on teaching
the children about giving. Discuss
different types of gifts that the children
can give to their parents; such as
hugs, quiet time, un-requested help
or time for reading together. Then,
discuss how one feels after "giving."
Activity:
Leaders should choose an activity:
- Have the children create "giving-related"
Thanksgiving coupons to give to family
members
- Allow the children to act out
the story of the Pilgrims and Indians
using props. A narrator will read
a Thanksgiving Day story
- Decorate a gift basket to give
to a homeless shelter
Story:
Thanksgiving
Day
Craft:
The leader should bring props for the
Thanksgiving play such as:
- Foods found at a Thanksgiving feast
(plastic "play" food is
suggested)
- Acorns
- Fall leaves
The children should make props for the
play, such as:
- Pilgrim hats (male and female)
- American Indian headdress
- Pilgrim and American Indian clothing
Refreshments:
Popcorn
Apple juice
Session Held:
November
