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    This activity involved children creating sun prints using natural materials and decorating plant pots before planting basil seeds. They discussed how their identity may have changed after losing someone and metaphorically compared this to a seed sprouting. The children planted basil seeds and were told that in order to grow into healthy plants and people, they need care, nurturing and openness to growth opportunities, just as the seeds need water to sprout. They were encouraged to work together and share to promote growth, represented by the sprouted seeds sticking together. Taking home their sun prints and plants would remind the children of these messages.

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    This activity involved children creating sun prints using natural materials and decorating plant pots before planting basil seeds. They discussed how their identity may have changed after losing someone and metaphorically compared this to a seed sprouting. The children planted basil seeds and were told that in order to grow into healthy plants and people, they need care, nurturing and openness to growth opportunities, just as the seeds need water to sprout. They were encouraged to work together and share to promote growth, represented by the sprouted seeds sticking together. Taking home their sun prints and plants would remind the children of these messages.

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    This activity involved children creating sun prints using natural materials and decorating plant pots before planting basil seeds. They discussed how their identity may have changed after losing someone and metaphorically compared this to a seed sprouting. The children planted basil seeds and were told that in order to grow into healthy plants and people, they need care, nurturing and openness to growth opportunities, just as the seeds need water to sprout. They were encouraged to work together and share to promote growth, represented by the sprouted seeds sticking together. Taking home their sun prints and plants would remind the children of these messages.

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    GROWING YOUR IDENTITY

    April Theme: Who Am I Now?

    MATERIALS:
    Sun print paper
    1 Pitcher
    GREETING & RULES 1 large plastic bowl/bin
    Paper Towels
    WELCOME CIRCLE: NAME AND PERSON WHO DIED Small peat pots (1 per child)
    Basil seeds
    Potting soil
    Table covering
    Spray bottle filled with water
    ICE BREAKER: SUN PRINT/ DECORATE YOUR POTS
    Children will choose a leaf, flower, or other natural item (that facilitator will bring or that is found outside if
    available) and place it on their sun print paper, and go outside to expose it to the sunlight. Allow it to sit in
    the sun for about 1-5 minutes depending on the sunlight. Once that's done, quickly dump the sun print paper
    in cold water for 1 minute and then let it dry.

    If weather does not permit sun prints, or if it is windy: we would instead decorate the pots for basil planting
    with markers, writing words or drawing images of of hope.

    PRE-ACTIVITY DISCUSSION:
    When we have someone die in our lives, our identity can change and shift.
    What are some ways that you feel that your identity has changed after the death of your person(s).
    If your person(s) were here, do you think they would like this new identity that you have?
    Today we will be planting basil leaves in the pots that you all have decorated. When you plant things such
    as fruits, vegetables, and many other things, you are able to watch as it goes from a tiny little seed, to
    growing into something beautiful. However, if you do not take care of it, instead of it turning into a beautiful
    masterpiece, it will either not grow or when it does grow, it will begin to look destroyed which will not be
    pleasing to the eye. Just like the seeds we will be planting today, we need to be able to grow in order to find
    our identity and continue to grow in our grieving process.

    ACTIVITY:
    Facilitator(s) will pass out several Basil seeds to each child and have them hold it in their hand
    Spray a few drops of water onto each child's hand, ensuring the seeds stay wet
    Make sure that once you spray the water on the child's hand, they are watching the basil seed to notice
    any changes (the basil seed turns white and sticky as it begins to absorb the water)
    Plant and water the basil seeds for the students to take home so that they can witness the continued
    growth of it

    POST-ACTIVITY DISCUSSION:
    What metaphor do you see in the basil seed sprouting activity?
    Was there a message that you personally have learned after completing this activity?
    How would you compare yourself to the basil seeds?
    How will you make sure that your seeds stay healthy so that they can grow?

    CLOSING:
    There are many different takeaways that you can have after completing this activity. Essentially, the seed is
    breaking open in order to grow. Similarly, for us to overcome challenges, we may need to open up and share
    that we need help. To learn who we are, what our identity is, we have to be open to new opportunities.
    You all may have noticed that once the basil seeds opened up, they stuck together. This can signify that we
    work better together when we open up and share what is inside of us. It's harder to stick together if we don't
    let ourselves open up to sharing and growth. You all will be able to take home your sun print and printed basil
    seeds to remind you of this message. If there is remaining time go outside or stay inside and play. (Ex. red
    light, green light, Statues in the Garden, Freeze tag, 4 corners).

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