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Class Tipproach
Details about the topics carried out in every class and its value
Value - Why do we do it?
Time
What and How do we do it? Jai Jinendra / Greetings - We sit in a circle and the children bow down, say Jai Jinendra and give a hug to the person sitting next to them
Creates Positive attitude & Respect for each other
Reminds the core messages
Brings stillness and calmness
Recite Namaskar Sutra with meaning Meditation - We sit in silence for 5 minutes. We start with 2 and increase minutes as the children progresses Circle of Sharing - All the children talk about how they practiced Jain Values. Children come prepared to share their thoughts, examples and how it made them feel. They complete the assigned challenge in the "My Jain Values Journal".
Helps children internalize and practice/apply the Jain values they learn in their day-to-day life
Sutra - Learn sutras with meaning
Instills the importance and value for sutras
Jain Value of the Day - We talk about one Jain value per class and how we can practice it in our daily life. Assign a challenge related to that value in the "My Jain Values Journal".
These values teach the core messages of Jainism that enables us to live life in a peaceful, happy, and confident way
Activity / Story - Activity, Game, Story either related to the Jain Value or Jain Concept
Children can do something hand-on. Provides a good break in the agenda
15
Jain Concept - Talk about various Jain concepts, its meaning and So when children do any rituals then they do the intention behind those activities/rituals
with the right intentions/thoughts/mindset
5
Being a Jain 24/7 - Journey Towards a Happy and Peaegful Life
