December was a blast! We had a super chaotic and super fun Solstice Pageant, a yummy cookie exchange (big ups to Janet and Drew for bringing cookies to decorate!), a pizza-filled Project Christmas Cheer day, and a sweet and helpful First Sunday Funday where a dozen of us helped assemble gift bags for the staff and residents of Beach House.

Starting in January, there will be some changes in our children’s programming. Don’t panic! We’re going to be introducing more structure. Starting in January, we are going to practice having the students enter the classroom calmly, light a chalice, and read a story together before having free play.

Then, in March or April we will introduce a new curriculum called Spirit Play, which is a Montessori-style curriculum used by Unitarian Universalist churches all over the country. Each class begins with storytelling (the students choose the story!), with time for creative expression afterward. As we get closer, we will be asking the congregation for help getting the classroom ready for Spirit Play.