Module 4 – Acorns to Oaks
Ideas and activities for Children’s Work
At birth, the world that we know is very small. We cry when we are hungry and sleep when we are tired. As the days pass, our circle widens. We may recognise the smell and warmth of our mother, perhaps the chatter of a brother or sister. As the days turn to months our circle widens, we recognise and gain concern for people and value for places. By exploring environmental issues with children, we encourage them to widen their circle further by learning about the world around them and how the way in which people live their lives can show either care for or harm to the environment.
By thinking about environmental issues within a faith context, we take children into a world of values where what we believe about God informs us about our relationship with the earth. This Module is designed as an aid to help children makes connections between how humans act and the state of the earth, and between the Christian faith and caring for the environment.
Download Module 4 (doc, 185kb)
Additional materials
Scots Kirk Paris have produced two booklets with their children on how to live in a more environmentally friendly way. You can open and download them here: Booklet 1 (pdf, 239kb) and Booklet 2 (pdf, 209kb)
Wastewatchers
02/21/07
The new Environmental holiday club resource from Scripture Union [More]
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