Conduct
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422AThe Paramita of Dana/GenerosityListen to and act out simple stories about generous animals or children, draw pictures of their favorite generosity story character, and create a class book illustrating times when sharing made everyone happy.
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411ARight SpeechListen to simple stories about characters who choose kind or unkind words, and practice retelling these stories while demonstrating the difference between helpful and hurtful speech through voice, facial expressions, and body language.
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410CMindful Listening PracticesExecute advanced listening techniques including reflective listening and asking clarifying questions in real classroom conflicts; demonstrate how quality listening can de-escalate disagreements; and draft listening agreements for group projects that create space for all voices to be heard.
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411CRight SpeechDesign and implement personal speech awareness practices, including structured daily reflection on the four harmful speech types, integration of speech mindfulness with other contemplative practices, and creation of personal guidelines for ethical speech based on Buddhist principles.
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410BMindful Listening PracticesExecute structured partner listening exercises where one person shares while the other demonstrates complete attention without interrupting; show how to give the gift of listening in classroom situations; and complete listening challenges that help solve problems between classmates.
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410DMindful Listening PracticesGenerate therapeutic-level listening skills for holding space during difficult conversations; test approaches for listening across strong differences of opinion without becoming defensive; and design mentoring programs where older students teach empathetic communication skills to younger peers.
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411DRight SpeechDevelop comprehensive personal practice integrating right speech with the broader eightfold path, establish advanced contemplative rituals for speech awareness, and create structured approaches to speech-based self-examination that support ongoing ethical development and mindfulness cultivation.
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410AMindful Listening PracticesDemonstrate good listening by showing quiet body, watching eyes, and still hands during story time; use listening games with partners where one person talks and the other shows they are listening; and describe what it feels like when someone listens carefully to you.
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411BRight SpeechExplore Buddhist stories and parables about the power of speech, identify lessons about wise and unwise speech from these narratives, and create your own stories or drawings showing characters who practice mindful speech.