Ways to Order: Web-site: www.dianevenzera.com Phone orders: 708-785-7566 2014 Curriculum List The materials offered here are created using the, Living Curriculum Philosophy, and are aligned with Unity Principles and beliefs. New Release AWAKENING TO SPIRITUAL POWER: Adult Study Group Materials 7 lessons based on the spiritual principles found in the book: The Untethered Soul, by Michael Singer. Introduction The study group materials explore the idea that we are not who we think we are. We are powerful, creative souls who sometime forget our true nature. The classes will focus on developing tools and practices that lead us to an authentic life. (Study group materials coordinate with the youth lessons listed below.), (Includes Facilitator s Guide and CD with participant handouts & minister speaking points.) $65.00, (For adult, teen & prek/elementary books as a package) AWAKENING TO SPIRITUAL POWER: Curricula for Nursery through Teens 7 lessons based on the spiritual principles found in the book: The Untethered Soul, by Michael Singer. Introduction The lessons explore the idea that we are not who we think we are. We are powerful, creative souls who sometime forget our true nature. The classes will focus on developing tools and practices that lead us to an authentic life. (Youth materials coordinate with the adult study group lessons listed above.), (Teen Ministry), (Preschool - Elementary) STAR WARS: MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU 12 lessons based on the hero s/heroine s journey. (Grades 5th to 12th) Introduction The, Star Wars, movies are about the hero/heroine s journey from self-doubt to transformation. The hero/heroine is a regular person living a mundane life and wanting more. It is the story, often set in motion by tragedy, of how extraordinary things can happen in ordinary lives.
Unity Basics A CELEBRATION OF OUR 12 POWERS (For Children 5 to 10 years) 48 Lessons that explore the 12 Powers of Man through the use of Bible and contemporary stories, science, art and games. This is a two book set and includes a CD of additional support materials and adult study guides. Printed in 2 volumes. $80.00 A CELEBRATION OF OUR 12 POWERS (For Uniteens & YOU) 48 Lessons that explore the 12 Powers of Man through the use of Bible and contemporary stories, science, art and games. This is a two book set and includes a CD of additional support materials and adult study guides. Printed in 2 volumes. $80.00 BASIC UNITY PRINCIPLES FOR CHILDREN (3 to 10 years) This is a 5 month rotation model curriculum that uses four different creation stations to explore each Principle in depth. Rather than being set up as a standard classroom experience where the teacher facilitates all aspects of the lesson, it offers the teachers a change of pace by inviting each one to select a creation station that appeals to them. They then remain in that creation station for four weeks as the different age groups rotate through. The create stations are: The Magic of Theater; Movement & Games; Creative Arts Studio; and Fun with Food and Science. (It can easily be adapted for standard classroom use or for a multi-aged classroom set up.) IN THE FOREST OF FINDING OUT (For Children 5 to 10 years) 24 lessons that were inspired by the topics in the book, The Simple Truth. This curriculum is an exploration of metaphysics and it uses Bible for most of its lessons. A sampling of the topics explored include: What is God, Prayer & Meditation, Where is Heaven?, Denials & Affirmations, Faith, etc... WORKBOOK REQUIRED - $5.00 $40.00 THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS FOR CHILDREN (3 to 10 years) 20 lessons that provide stories, experiences and activities that demonstrate Jesus relationship with God. The demonstrations and experiences are meant to assist the children in the growth and development of their own awareness of God s presence within them. Each lesson contains materials that consider ages and stages of development for three different age groups - Tweens, Unikids and Unitots. Bible Exploration THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS FOR TEENS (11 to 18 years) 20 lessons that focus on stories, experiences and activities that demonstrate Jesus relationship with God. These demonstrations and experiences are meant to assist the teens in the growth of their own awareness of God s presence within them.
Literature/Movie Based FISHY TALES (For Children 5 to 10 years) 5 lessons that explore the Metaphysical teachings found in the journey of Marlin, Dory & Nemo. We are all on a Spiritual journey through life and exploring the stories of others often helps us to make sense of our own journey. Key learning objectives include: Exploring the idea that God is with us through every adventure in our life; Understanding that even if we forget that we are a Divine Child of God, we are never far from the power of Spirit because it is within us; Knowing that the Spirit of God within us is always good no matter what appearances may tell us and Understanding that when we live fully aware of being in the flow of Spirit we can overcome any obstacle because we understand that God is unchanging, all good and everywhere present. $20.00 THE JOURNEY TO OZ 12 lessons based on the movie, The Wizard of Oz. The purpose is to introduce and substantiate the TRUTH secret that all we ever need to succeed in life is right within us. Through the Christ Spirit within, the real Wizard, we can do all things. This is the only place we need to look. CD with activity pages and posters included. LUMINDORF DVD Version (For Children & Preteens 5 to 13 years) 10 lessons that were created from the Harry Potter DVDs. Harry Potter is a young boy who has traveled a difficult road. When he is ten years old he discovers he is a wizard and that he possesses amazing skills and is filled with magic. His story is a wonderful spiritual journey that we can all identify with. As we follow his adventures we discover that the stories reflect our own spiritual journey and point us to a higher use of our own powers. The curriculum uses a variety of stories from the first four Harry Potter DVDs and is designed to assist the students in taping into the magic that exists within them. LUMINDORF (For Children & Preteens 5 to 13 years) 10 lessons that were created from the Harry Potter Series of Books. The books talk about magic, potions, spells and good and evil. A closer look reveals wonderfully imaginative stories that point us to a higher use of our own powers. Harry Potter leads us through his unusual and sometimes difficult spiritual journey. We find his story both unique and universal, and, amazingly, our story as well. The events in Harry s life are metaphysically interpreted. TALES OF WONDER & IMAGINATION (Children & Tweens, 5 to 10 years) 10 lessons on the wisdom found in fables & fairy tales. The human soul has an inextinguishable need to have the substance of fairy tales flow through its veins, just as the body needs to have nourishing substances circulate through it. -Rudolf Steiner Fairy tales and fables, like any other wisdom story, contain deep messages on how to live an empowered life. When we expose our children to the wisdom in these stories, we are providing for them a road map through life. By exploring the actions, choices and outcomes the characters experienced, our children can gain insight into what is happening in their own lives.
Holidays 8 Lessons that invite an exploration of the events surrounding Easter. Curriculum is designed for children and teens ages kindergarten through high school. Miscellaneous BUILDING COMMUNITY (For Children & Teens 3 to 18 years) 6 lessons that explore the power of working together in community to create sacred space, heart agreements, prayer space, etc... within our classrooms. The lessons also explore how to build community within the classroom by Seeing each other, being inclusive and all working together for the common good. This curriculum is perfect for getting to know one another, especially after summer school breaks or anytime you want to create a stronger community within your classrooms. $30.00 JUNGLE SAFARI - Finding God Everywhere (For Children 5 to 10 years) 4 Bible based lessons based on exploring how we can find God within everything, everybody and within every experience. This curriculum uses a rotation format which has the children rotating through a variety of experiences for the hour. The teachers also have a chance to experience something new by using rotation station that invite them to share their specialty, such as: Storyteller or Art Leader. CD with activity pages included $20.00 A SEASON OF LENT (For YOU/Uniteens & Elementary) CELEBRATING ADVENT (For Children 3 to 13 years) A holiday curriculum that is a wonderful way to celebrate the season by focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. Something wondrous is being reborn in us at each moment in time. Advent represents our inward preparation for the rebirth of the Christ in our heart. The focus of the 4 Sundays has been altered slightly from the more traditional interpretation because I felt this interpretation more closely followed the Christmas story. $15.00 I BELIEVE (Children & Tweens, 5 to 11 years) 4 lessons based on the wisdom found in the movie, The Polar Express. In the story the boy is questioning his beliefs about Santa. He is wondering what Christmas is really all about. The questions this curriculum explores are: What new understanding is seeking to be expressed in us? What causes us to say yes to the journey? What motivates us to keep on going through blocks in the road? What is it that we discover about ourselves along the way? $15.00
Summer Programs/Spirit Camps HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE CAMP (Children & Tweens, 5 to 10 years) 5 Day Camp The purpose of this Adventure Camp is to invite the children into exploring the fun and the challenges of undertaking any type of journey. When we are willing to work together and to support each other along the way, we all are lifted up. It provides the opportunity for the children to discover the power of God that resides within them. Connect to this power in a conscious way helps us to move through whatever challenges we might encounter on our journey through life. Manuals + CD with forms, flyers and advertising included $60.00 JUNGLE SAFARI (4 -Day Spirit Camp for Children 5 to 10 years)) 4-Day Bible based Spirit Camp based on exploring how we can find God within everything, everybody and within every experience. This curriculum uses a Vacation Bible School format which has the children rotating through a variety of experiences for the day. Materials can easily be adapted for Sunday use. Manuals + CD with forms, flyers and advertising included SUPERNOVA SPIRIT CAMP (3-Day Spirit Camp for Adults/Teens & Children) 3-Day Bible based Spirit Camp based on exploring how we are each an expression of God and have the power to radiate light and love. This curriculum has lessons for both children and adults, so the whole family can share in the experience. It uses a Vacation Bible School format which has the participants rotating through a variety of experiences for the day or can be easily adapted for Sunday use. Manuals + CD with forms, flyers and advertising included
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