How Many Animals and Mythological Creatures Can You Find?
A companion activity to the book Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion, this printout depicts a scene from the book and challenges children to find all of the animals represented in clothing, jewelry, furniture, and decorations.
Teaching History and Symbolism in Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion
This key provides references with links to study the history depicted in Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion.
Golden Dragon Activity
With this activity, children will learn that dragons are represented differently in world cultures. They will create a golden dragon twirler that represents their own compassionate wishes.
The Power of Love Is Always Available
Maya van der Meer talks about her new children's book that tells the story of Kuan Yin, the Buddhist deity of compassion.
Nature Mandala Activity
This simple nature mandala activity, inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's Planting Seeds, invites children to connect with and contemplate the natural world.
Less Meat More Love
Written by Simon Thomas and sung by Gianna Macioce, Less Meat More Love gives a few reasons why eating less meat can bring huge benefits.
Resources for Children and Teens based on the 16 Guidelines
The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom offers this page of free resources, including interviews with Elders, a set of printable cards, a discussion guide, and more.
Boundary Walk
From Middle Way School a lesson from the first thematic unit of the year, Taking Your Seat, students walk the boundary of the campus.
Newly-released Blue Lion Album brings dharma to children through music
Simon Thomas talks about the just-released Blue Lion Album, the Dharma Kids Collective, and what makes quality Buddhist resources for children.
Ways to Celebrate the Lunar New Year
Activities, rituals, books, and art projects from the Middle Way School for learning about the Lunar New Year and planning your own celebrations.