Family Activities

I SPY

Play “I Spy” and see if your group can identify the correct object using colors or shapes… I spy with my little eye something blue.

EXPLORE AND SHARE

The Cathedral windows are filled with things to discover. Ask your group to describe what they see. Be sure to share what you find as well.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

Find an object that is off the beaten path or hidden from view. What can you learn about the object just by looking at it? Share this object’s story with your group.

STORY TELLING

Write a short story that includes one of the objects in the garden. Is someone lost in the desert? Do the concrete animals come alive at night? Who lives in the castle?

THEME: LANDMARKS

Explore the garden using the American Landmarks theme. How many can you find? What do they have in common? Here are a few of the most popular: Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Mount Vernon, and Independence Hall.

THEME: RELIGION

Explore the garden using the Religion theme. How many objects reflect Ben’s Christian beliefs? Here are a few of the most popular: God’s Gift to the World, Little Church Around the Corner, and the Cathedral.