Hello First UU families! Our last week of March gave us quite a cold one on Sunday! But, Spring is upon us and all that goes with it. The theme of April is “Awakening.” Which speaks to awakening to wonder and beauty around us, being present, awareness of the interconnected web. Many were not able … Continue reading Hopper Hunts for Spring Read Aloud

Hello First UU families! Please join Jen B for a story, Big Al by Andrew Clements. It is a story of a fish who is having trouble finding friends. Even though Big Al tries different strategies his peers are nervous of this “big” and “scary” looking fish. Then something happens that changes their mind and they … Continue reading Big Al Read Aloud

Hello UU Families! Please join Jen B for a story, In My Heart by Jo Witek! This week we find ourselves close to Valentine’s Day. Within the ideas of this “holiday” include letting people know we care about them, and sharing messages of love. Our theme this month is Widening Our Circle. Which includes opening ourselves … Continue reading In My Heart: A Book of Feelings Read Aloud

Hello First UU families! Please join Jen B for a story, The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken! This week we say goodbye to January, and open up to February. We have been exploring the idea of Intention – which includes perseverance, risk taking, and even making “Mistakes.” I came across this book yesterday and I … Continue reading The Book of Mistakes Read Aloud

Hello First UU families! In honor of the snow, Jen B has a fun story called Blizzard by John Rocco. This story was inspired by the Blizzard of 1978. Which I (and some of you) may remember! I recall all the roads being closed, and what felt like the whole neighborhood out shoveling everyone out … Continue reading Blizzard Read Aloud

Hello First UU families! Please join Jen B for a story, followed by wondering questions for family conversation! This week’s book is Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg. Last week we shared with the The Little Engine that Could. What a fun story of persistence and finding courage to do that which we are unsure we can accomplish. … Continue reading Beautiful Oops Read Aloud

Please join Jen B for a story, followed by wondering questions for family conversation! This week’s book is The Little Engine That Could. Written by Watty Piper and illustrated by Loren Long. We can consider some ideas from this story: What is it like to help someone? What is it like to want something and … Continue reading The Little Engine That Could Read Aloud