Windows into Buddhism

• 406ALoving-Kindness

  Listen to stories about characters who feel safe and happy when showing and receiving kindness, act out scenes where friendship and care create joy and trust, and share personal stories about times when kindness made them feel warm and secure.
• 304BSacred Space and Objects

  Create and maintain classroom sacred spaces through hands-on altar keeping, flower arranging, and candle care; practice community agreements for sacred space behavior; and implement daily rituals that transform ordinary classroom moments into mindful transitions between activities.
• 234BBuddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Compare the three jewels by describing how each provides different types of guidance; explain how Buddhists use these sources of support when facing simple challenges like feeling scared or confused; and demonstrate understanding through examples or simple presentations.
• 237Rituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Practice various ritual elements through hands-on experience with altar keeping, candle lighting, and group ceremonies; reflect on how ritual activities affect mood and group feeling; and experiment with creating sacred space in different settings while documenting personal responses to ritual practice.
• 221BThe Life Story of the Buddha Shakyamuni

  Retell the Buddha’s life story in chronological order from birth to enlightenment; identify the four sights and explain how they changed Siddhartha’s understanding; and connect key moments in his journey to lessons about courage, compassion, and wisdom.
• 136BThe Vinaya and Codes of Conduct

  Design and implement classroom agreements that reflect Buddhist principles of non-harm and mutual benefit; practice conflict resolution using agreed-upon procedures; and demonstrate leadership in maintaining community agreements while adapting them as group needs change.
• 221AThe Life Story of the Buddha Shakyamuni

  Explore the Buddha’s story through songs, drawings, and movement activities that celebrate his birth, his kindness, and his teaching; create simple art projects depicting key moments; and share how different cultures remember and honor the Buddha today.
• 237ARituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Demonstrate simple daily rituals by practicing altar care and classroom ceremonies; show respect for sacred objects through gentle handling; and participate in group rituals like songs and bowing while explaining what makes something special or sacred in simple terms.
• 234ABuddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Identify the three jewels using multiple senses and intelligence pathways; create simple artistic representations (drawing, movement, or songs) that show the Buddha, dharma, and sangha; and explain their creations to others.