April 2000 Bugs And Things

N-A-T-U-R-E

The boys should prepare for the Opening Ceremony during one of their den meetings, preparing the props and practicing what they're going to say. For the props, have the boys draw each letter on a separate piece of paper/cardboard (big enough to be seen everywhere in the Pack Meeting area) and cut out or draw pictures that relate to what they're going to say.

Cub 1:

"N" is for Nighttime

When many animals come out,

Like the owl and the bat,

The possum with its snout.

Cub 2:

"A" is for Always,

When there are special things to see.

You can find big ones and small ones,

An elephant or bee.

Cub 3:

"T" is for Time

We should take all we can.

To stop and appreciate

The beauty of the land.

Cub 4:

"U" is for Unbelievable

What the Creator has given us

So I should stop to smell flowers

Not in a hurry or a fuss.

Cub 5:

"R" is for Remember,

Where this beauty comes from.

And remember to be thankful

For each rising sun.

Cub 6:

"E" is for Everyone,

Yes, all should see take part

For Nature is from God

And it comes from the heart.

Opening Our Eyes

PERSONNEL: 6 Cub Scouts, looking around the stage.

CUB #1 - What's that up in the sky - a dragon, a plane, a cloud?

CUB #2 - I've seen lots of bugs, but never one like this, have you?

CUB #3 - That's a pretty bird up in that tall tree; I wish I knew what kind it was.

CUB #4 - I wonder if we could play ball or maybe even have a picnic out here.

CUB #5 - Let's ask our Den Leader or our parents. I'm sure they will let us.

CUB #6 - Boy, you guys have really opened up my eyes to all the fun we can have by sharing the things we're interested in.

TOGETHER - Would you please stand, and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.