Dharma 1 - Satyam Shivam Sundaram

Class Information -

This class covers: Visual introduction to Hindu Deities, Asuras, Festivals through videos, art and crafts. Class teaches kids to recognize basic patterns and conventions. E.g., Krishna is painted blue, but his clothing is painted yellow. The hear the popular narratives of Devatas from the Hindu tradition. Teach the ‘Om Jai Jagadish Hare’ Arati. Each class starts with the Namaste gesture and recitation of Om!

Ages: 5 / Grade: K

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Teachers -

Teachers:

• Dimple Malik

• Suddha Bellamkonda

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Teenage Volunteers:

• Namrata Gadela

• Amritha Ramsankar

Class & Homework-

Sunday, March 5th-

Covered in Class:

• We are reading about lord Shiva.

• We made shivling in our class, kids were so excited.

• We also enjoyed cupcakes made by a group of young girls.

Sunday, March 12th-

Covered in Class:

• Covered story behind Holi

• Practiced Ganesha Arati

• Next class we will enjoy Holi sweets like laddoos and gulab jamun and play holi

Sunday, March 19th-

• Today kids played Holi and enjoyed sweets and all the action . Weather was great too .

• It was great to see the kids be a part of some fun celebration.

Sunday, March 26th-

Covered in Class:

• We learnt a couple stories on Krishna.

Homework:

• Keep practicing bhajan

Sunday, April 9th-

Covered in Class:

• Today in class, we reviewed Ramayana.

Homework:

• Their homework is to practice the bhajan.

• The additional information is a reminder for the kids to wear sporty/comfy clothes next class because we will be going outside and playing games.

Sunday, April 16th-

Covered in Class:

• We talked about Hanumaan Jayanti.

• We also took them out and made drawings of Gadda and Trishul.

• Practiced Ganesha Aarti

Homework:

• Review bhajan

• Wear sporty clothes again, might be doing Rangoli

Sunday, April 23rd-

Covered in Class:

• In our class we reviewed all the deities and practiced Ganesha AARTI . And did some bowling . Next week we will do some rangoli.

Sunday, April 7th-

Covered in Class:

• We discussed the story of Vamana

Homework:

• Practice Ganesh bhajan