Dhyana: Meditation Techniques

Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  • 401ADhyana: Meditation Techniques
    Experience and explore different ways to sit quietly and breathe by practicing simple meditation activities like rock pose, balloon breath, and cushion care; demonstrate taking a seat with gentle attention; and show how bell sounds help create quiet time for awareness.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 304ASacred Space and Objects
    Experience sacred objects through multiple senses by touching, arranging, and caring for altar items; create personal sacred spaces using natural materials; and demonstrate respectful behavior in special places through gentle movements, quiet voices, and careful handling of precious objects.
  • 129AThe Buddha’s Equanimity
    Practice treating everyone with kindness by offering seats to classmates, demonstrate caring actions toward all friends regardless of differences, and show equal friendship to everyone in the class through daily interactions and inclusive play activities.
  • 133AExploring Boundaries
    Learn your school’s name and identify main buildings and playground areas, point to school boundaries during guided walks, practice simple boundary respect through ‘May I?’ games, and participate in group activities that create gentle boundaries like circle time and turn-taking.
  • 120ASkillful Communication in Action
    Practice kind and helpful words through daily classroom interactions. Demonstrate the difference between words that help and words that hurt using role-play with stuffed animals or puppets. Create simple agreements about how to use words to make friends feel good.

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