Create your own Tibetan Prayer Flags
July 22, 2025
In this creative and contemplative arts activity, students will design their own Tibetan prayer flags. Each flag represents a positive intention such as love, compassion, joy, wisdom (intelligence), or a personal wish, and will be strung together to create a colorful set of prayer flags. This activity introduces students to the concept of spreading good intentions into the world, while encouraging artistic expression and inner reflection.
Mala Bag Sewing Project
April 18, 2023
Students sew drawstring bags using a simple backstitch in preparation for the mala they will string in a future class. This lesson was created by Noa Jones at the Middle Way School for third grade students preparing for Rites of Passage.
Origami Buddha on a Lotus
February 10, 2023
This lesson plan includes everything you need to help children make an origami representation of the Buddha sitting on a lotus. Students will learn about and reflect on their significance and set intentions to make them as offerings.
Interview: “The Sacred Work of Sandra Cisneros”
August 17, 2022
Angélica Paljor interviews Sandra Cisneros, published August, 2022 on Lion’s Roar Magazine.
Family Sundays: Measure Me
October 26, 2021
From the Rubin Museum: An art project aimed at measuring your own existence and reflecting on how you define yourself
Family Sundays: Holi Rangoli
October 26, 2021
From the Rubin Museum: An art project making rangoli to celebrate the festival of Holi
Family Sundays: Flying Diyas
October 26, 2021
From the Rubin Museum: An art project to make your own diyas for the Diwali festival of lights
Family Sundays: Dissolving Fears
October 26, 2021
From the Rubin Museum: An art project to explore letting go of fear and attachment
Art-Making: Sankranti Kite
October 26, 2021
From the Rubin Museum: A DIY art project to make your own Sankranti Kite