Each session is filled with stimulating, energetic activities interspersed with quieter activities. The stimulating and energetic activities provide the children with generous opportunities to release pent-up energy and reduce any stress that may accompany the divorce. The quiet and calm times allow the children to process the information presented each week.
Each session moves along quickly with plenty of wonderful activities to keep the children occupied. The schedule below provides an example of a typical week.
GREETING TIME — 15 minutes
Set up in small stations where children rotate from one station to another.
- Herby’s Feelings Poster: How do you feel today?
- Workbook: Family Word Search
- Group Project: What We’re Good At art collage
- Self-Serve Snack: Individual snack or eating with a friend
OPENING CIRCLE TIME — 15 minutes
- Music: “Herby Rap”; “If There Were Two of Me”
- Welcome: Activity
- Alphabet Stretches and Scripture
- Group Game: Have You Ever?
- Topic Introduction: From “This Week’s Goals” in DC4K workbook
- Song, Scripture and Prayer: “You Are My Hiding Place”; Psalm 32:7
KIDS LIKE ME DVD DRAMA — 15 minutes
- Discussion
STORYBOOK TIME from Stories for Kids in Divorce — 10 minutes
- Reflection, discussion, interaction
SMALL GROUP INTERACTION — 25 minutes
Set up in small stations where children can work alone or in small groups. The children are encouraged to work at their own pace.
- Workbooks: People in My Family and Divorce Word Search
- Journaling: Some Things Help You Feel Safe
- Art Project: Ping-Pong Blow (painting)
- Breaking Bread: Find a friend and eat together
- Treasure Box: Decode a scripture and place in personal Treasure Box
FOCUSING ACTIVITY — 10 minutes
- Group Activity: Name Game
- Music: “Nothing Will Separate Us”
STORIES FROM THE BIBLE ON DVD — 15 minutes
- Process concepts through group discussion
CLOSING CONNECTION CIRCLE — 15 minutes
- Devotion and Demonstration: Staying Connected and Energy Ball
- Prayer Time: Pray for each other in the group
- Music Closing: “United in Love”
- Parent Page: Hand out to parents