What will children be doing?

In the fall our 2nd and 3rd graders are participating in an adapted version of the K/1 Our Whole Lives OWL Curriculum. This series of eight, hour-long classes educates children about birth, babies, bodies, and families.

In the winter, they will participate in the Drawing Differences program, aimed at helping young people understand race and have tools for discussing it.

In the spring, they will be focusing on UU shared values and figuring out how to translate them into action.

What are expectations of children?

• Lessons are drop-in style, but we encourage regular attendance and active participation.
• At the start of the church year, children will work together to write a covenant about how they will work together, and the teachers will support them in following it.
• Children must stay with their teachers at all times. If they need to talk to a family member or go to the bathroom, they must check in with one of their teachers. Children will be escorted to their family member or to the bathroom by an adult helper.

How should parents/caregivers support?

• If your child is new to Religious Education (RE) at First Parish in Malden, please accompany them to the room to fill out a visitor form. After you have come 2-3 times, we ask that all families register their child (link here). It’s free and doesn’t commit you to any particular attendance schedule, but it helps us have the information we need to keep your child safe.
• Please assist your child/ren in putting on their nametag when they arrive in the morning.
• Got legos? Please get in touch with Sara so we can add to our collection.
• All children must be checked out by an adult. After worship ends, please come pick up your child in the RE room upstairs next to Rev. Otto’s office. If you plan to go to an event after church, you will need to walk them to the nursery and check them in there.