EDUCATOR RESOURCE: Lesson Template—Know, Understand, Do
To create a lesson plan, a great way to start is with a strong outline. This template is structured around three major categories: Know, Understand, and Do.
ARTICLE: Sally Devorsine’s “Now I Know” Storybooks Offer Sage Advice for Kids
A glimpse behind the scenes of a beautiful series of Buddhist children's books, each based on one of the Eight Verses of Mind Training written by the 11th century Tibetan Buddhist master Langri Thangpa.
JOBS: Apply Now—The Middle Way School is Hiring
Apply to teach at the Middle Way School in Saugerties, NY.
CAMPS: Sample Schedule for KTD Family Day
This is the schedule for a past Family Day co-hosted by Karma Triyana Dharmachakra and Bodhi Kids. Use it as inspiration for planning your own family day event.
EDUCATOR RESOURCE: Guidelines for Program, Curriculum, and Environment
Looking at the foundations for program development at Alaya Preschool, from curriculum to classroom environment and teaching approach.
CURRICULUM: Lhomon Education’s Framework for Teaching at Monasteries
A basic framework for teaching at monasteries with a 2-year program and scaffolded learning outcomes, articles, methodology and assessment practices, developed by Lhomon Education for their pilot project in Dewathang, Bhutan.
ARTICLE: A new model for family-centered dharma communities
Sumi Loundon Kim presents criteria for dharma programs that support both parents and children.
ARTICLE: Finding the Balance Between Judgment and Boundaries
When we feel the urge to cast judgment on others—whether a child, a parent, or someone else in our community—instead of turning inward to protect ourselves, we can open up to those around us.
BOOKS: Old Path White Clouds
A review Thich Nhat Hanh's classic text, great for parents, educators, and students alike.
BOOKS: MWE’s Recommended Reading for Educators and Parents
A list of Middle Way Education's recommended reading for educators and parents.