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 discusses the experience
of new things in life. Children are
asked to volunteer something new they
have experienced and how it has affected
their life. Talk about how these changes
can be fun or scary and how loving
someone with cancer is a new experience.
Have the children write their responses
on a large piece of paper on an easel.
At the close of the meeting, discuss
how new things are simply a part of
life.
Activity:
Leaders should choose an activity:
- Plant crocus bulbs in small clay
pots for children to take home
- Take Polaroid pictures of children
- Plant grass seed on wet sponges
Story:
Miss
Rumphius
Crafts:
- Paper daisies:
- Have construction paper available
so each child can construct paper
daisies
- Place the child's picture in
the middle of the daisy
- Write the "new beginnings"
that were mentioned during the
discussion part of the program
on petals
- Crocus bulbs:
- Provide each child with a flowerpot
- Sponge paint flowerpots
- Plant crocus bulbs in pots
according to directions on bulb
package
Refreshments:
Brownies, Fruit drink
Session
Held:
January (or whenever bulbs are available
in your area)
